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Sheriff W. C. "Lum" McDougal, aged 39, was tragically killed on October 26, 1907, in Carrollton, Mississippi. Sheriff McDougal was attempting to arrest a man for stealing a suit of clothes when the incident occurred. He arrived at the suspect's house by buggy and informed the suspect of his arrest. The suspect agreed to go with Sheriff McDougal but requested to retrieve his shoes from the back room of his home. Sheriff McDougal, familiar with the suspect, allowed him to do so and waited outside ...Read More
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W. C. Lum Mcdougal
Male
Carrollton
MS
1907-10-26
39
W.
C. Lum Mcdougal
11/10/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about the aftermath faced by Sheriff McDougal's family. It's unimaginable t... ...Read More
05/12/2024
05/12/2024
I'm really struck by the part of this case where the suspect hid in plain sight on a farm owned by S... ...Read More
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
