County Policeman William Lee Cape

William Lee Cape

County Policeman William Cape was shot and killed while investigating possible moonshining activities. He was shot several times while attempting to search a vehicle.

One of the men then drove his body to Bartow County. His decapitated body was located by a hunter three days later.

Several suspects were apprehended and convicted of Policeman Cape's murder. The shooter was sentenced to life in prison.

Policeman Cape had served in law enforcement for 40 years. He had previously served with the United States Marshals Service. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.