In the quiet hills of Whitesburg, Kentucky, a story of law, order, and violent retribution unfolded at the turn of the 20th century, culminating in the death of 44-year-old White male, Deputy Sheriff William S. Wright. While some accounts differ on the exact date, it is frequently cited that on January 30, 1900, after only three months of service with the Letcher County Sheriff's Office, Wright was ambushed and killed.
At the time, Letcher County was embroiled in a bitter and violent "Kla
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