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Postal Inspector Charles Fitzgerald was tragically shot and killed on September 23, 1908, in Clinton, Mississippi. The incident occurred during an investigation into financial discrepancies at the local post office. Inspector Fitzgerald had discovered a shortage of $476 during a review of the post office's accounts. The deputy postmaster, William Sorsby, pleaded with Fitzgerald not to report the shortage and promised to repay the missing funds. However, Fitzgerald refused to overlook the embezzl ...Read More
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Charles Fitzgerald
Clinton
MS
1908-09-23
Charles
Fitzgerald
12/03/2025
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I can't stop thinking about the circumstances around Fitzgerald's last moments. Imagine the courage ... ...Read More
11/23/2024
11/23/2024
Hey fellow sleuths,
I’ve been pondering the escape of William Sorsby from Parchman back in 191... ...Read More
10/13/2023
I’ve been pondering the escape of William Sorsby from Parchman back in 191... ...Read More
10/13/2023
It's so chilling to think about the family dynamics at play in Charles Fitzgerald's murder. The fact... ...Read More
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
