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William Lawrence Dunnam

Death by Force
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William Lawrence Dunnam, aged 44, served as the Town Marshal of Richton, Mississippi. On April 21, 1921, he was tragically killed while performing his duties. Marshal Dunnam, along with Federal Prohibition Agent Jacob Green, was conducting a raid on a moonshine still near Richton. During this raid, both officers were shot and killed by moonshiners.

The incident led to significant legal actions. Four moonshiners were arrested and charged with the murders of Marshal Dunnam and Agent Green ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Lawrence Dunnam

    Male

    Ricton

    MS

    1921-04-21

    44

    William

    Lawrence Dunnam

    11/11/2025

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