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Robert King Vann

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Sep 27, 1889

Victim Details

Robert King Vann

Male

White / Caucasian

Birmingham

AL

1889-09-27

38

Robert

King Vann

06/30/2026

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On a September morning in 1889, Deputy Sheriff E. King Vann of Jefferson County, a White / Caucasian male, embarked on what would be his final call of duty. On September 27th, he boarded the Ensley City train, making his way to Walker Station with a warrant for the arrest of a man named John Steele. The complaint against Steele had been filed just the day before, setting in motion a tragic chain of events.

Upon his arrival, Deputy Vann located Steele, who, upon seeing the lawman, immediat ...
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