Authur Lee

Death by Force

Arthur Otto Lee, a Special Deputy Sheriff with the Harlan County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky, tragically lost his life on May 5, 1931, during a violent confrontation at the Black Mountain Coal Company in Evarts, Kentucky. This period was marked by intense labor disputes between coal miners and the coal company, leading to numerous clashes involving miners, mine guards, and law enforcement officers. The conflict escalated significantly from February to June 1931, resulting in several deadly enco ...Read More

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