Robert King Vann

Murdered
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Robert King Vann, born on December 24, 1850, in Jefferson County, Alabama, was the son of Michael King and Eliza (Reed) Vann. He served as a Deputy Sheriff in Jefferson County, a role that placed him at the forefront of law enforcement during a period marked by significant social and economic changes in the region.

On September 27, 1889, Deputy Vann was murdered in the line of duty. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are not detailed in the available records, but his passing ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Robert King Vann

    Male

    Birmingham

    AL

    1889-09-27

    Robert

    King Vann

    11/22/2024

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