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George C. Williams

Death by Force
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Deputy Sheriff George C. Williams Sr., aged 36, tragically lost his life on January 16, 1928, in Chatham, Virginia. Deputy Williams was off duty and working on his tobacco farm when he noticed a man emerging from the nearby woods. This man was wanted for several recent burglaries in the area. Deputy Williams approached the suspect and placed him under arrest. However, as he began to search the man, the suspect produced a revolver and shot Deputy Williams once.

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  • Deputy Sheriff George C. Williams
    • Victim Details

    George C. Williams, Sr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Chatham

    VA

    1928-01-16

    36

    George

    C. Williams

    11/12/2025

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