William Foster

Death by Force

William McDonald Foster, aged 43, met a tragic end on March 14, 1912, in Hillsville, Virginia. Foster, who served as the Commonwealth's Attorney, was one of the victims in what became known as the "Hillsville Massacre." This event unfolded in the Carroll County Courthouse when a group of outlaws, led by Floyd Allen, opened fire during a court session. The violence erupted as Floyd Allen was being sentenced for forcibly freeing a prisoner from a deputy sheriff. The courtroom turned into a scene o ...Read More