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Lansford Stallings

Death by Force
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Lansford Stallings, a sheriff from Centre, Alabama, met a tragic end on December 4, 1845, at the age of 41. He was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a suspect.

The incident involved Stallings confronting a man he was trying to apprehend, which led to a fatal confrontation. During the encounter, Stallings was shot by the individual he was attempting to arrest.

Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene and the state. However, the perpetrator's escape ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Lansford Stallings

    Male

    Centre

    AL

    1845-12-04

    41

    Lansford

    Stallings

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone looked into the aftermath and how Stallings' family coped following his tragic passing? I... ...Read More
    09/18/2024
    I've been thinking about Sheriff Lansford Stallings' case lately, and I can't help but reflect on th... ...Read More
    05/20/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been reading through the threads about Lansford Stallings, and I just can't sh... ...Read More
    12/11/2023
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