Manuel Morris

Death by Force

On June 3, 1931, in Greene County, Virginia, a fatal altercation occurred between Manuel Morris and his brother-in-law, Bernard Shifflett. The incident began when Morris interrupted Shifflett's ailing mother-in-law by requesting someone to start clapping so he could dance. This intrusion escalated into a pistol duel, resulting in both men fatally shooting each other.

Reports indicate that a longstanding grudge existed between Morris and Shifflett, exacerbated by an incident several month ...Read More

Primary Sources: Greene Co. Newspapers