William Billie Nelson

Death by Force

In the early hours of Christmas morning in 1912, a sense of festive celebration turned tragic in the town of Midvale, Utah. William "Billie" Nelson, a 23-year-old male, was serving his community as a special night watchman, brought on to assist the regular officer during the holiday. As the night unfolded, the sound of pistols firing into the air shattered the quiet, drawing the attention of Officer Nelson and his partner.

Near a local saloon around 1:30 a.m., a group of men were wildly d ...Read More