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Nancy Ayers

Death by Force
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Nancy Elizabeth "Betty" Ayers, aged 19, tragically lost her life on March 14, 1912, in Hillsville, Virginia, during what is now known as the Carroll County Courthouse Tragedy. This incident unfolded in the Carroll County courtroom when Floyd Allen, a prominent local figure, was convicted of interfering with an officer of the law. Upon hearing his sentence, Allen declared, "Gentlemen, I ain't a goin'," which triggered a chaotic gunfight. In the ensuing violence, five people were killed, including ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Nancy Elizabeth Betty Ayers

    Female

    Hillsville

    VA

    1912-03-14

    19

    Nancy

    Ayers

    11/13/2025

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    I recently stumbled upon the story of Betty Ayers while researching the Carroll County Courthouse Tr... ...Read More
    01/02/2025
    I've been thinking a lot about Betty Ayers and her role in the Carroll County Courthouse Tragedy. It... ...Read More
    12/28/2023
    Has anyone looked into the background of Betty Ayers and her connection to the Allen family? While t... ...Read More
    01/11/2023
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