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William Shelton

Case from Albany, KY dated Apr 17, 1904

Victim Details

William Shelton

Male

White / Caucasian

Albany

KY

1904-04-17

42

William

Shelton

06/27/2026

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In the spring of 1904, the life of William Shelton, a 42-year-old White/Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in Albany, Kentucky. A constable for Clinton County, Shelton was known for his commitment to maintaining peace and order. On the evening of Sunday, April 17, 1904, a disturbance erupted in the streets of Watauga, a community within the county. Three men, under the influence of alcohol, were behaving in a loud and disorderly manner, causing concern among the local residents.

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