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Federal Prohibition Malcolm Malachi

Case from Welch, WV dated Feb 14, 1925

Victim Details

Federal Prohibition Malcolm Malachi

Male

White / Caucasian

Welch

WV

1925-02-14

53

Federal

Prohibition Malcolm Malachi

08/20/2026

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Malcolm Malachi "Mack" Day, a 53-year-old White man, was a federal Prohibition agent whose long career in law enforcement ended violently in McDowell County, West Virginia, on February 14, 1925. Day was an ordained minister as well as a lawman, and by the time of his death he had become a prominent and controversial figure in the coalfields around Welch. He had previously worked as a miner, served in local law-enforcement positions including sheriff, and built a reputation for aggressive enforce ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Malcolm Day
  • Malcolm M. Day | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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    Has anyone else looked into Mack Day's influence on the community and how it might have played into ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been digging into the life of Malcolm Malachi "Mack" Day and I’m struck by... ...Read More
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