In the autumn of 1953, the life of Deputy Sheriff Fortune Crowder, a 39-year-old African-American man, was tragically cut short on October 5th. A veteran of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for twelve years, he was known for his determined efforts to combat the illegal bootlegging operations that plagued the county. It was this relentless dedication to his duty that is believed to have made him a target.
On that fateful evening, while driving home after concluding an investigation in
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