Richton Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Thursday, April 21, 1921
Add to My HeroesWilliam Lawrence Dunnam
Town Marshal William Dunnam and Federal Prohibition Agent Jacob Green were shot and killed while raiding a moonshine still near Richton, Mississippi.
Four moonshiners were arrested and charged with their murder. In June 1921 one of the men was convicted and sentenced to death. On July 18th, 1922, the man who was sentenced to death murdered Jailer John Russell, of the Hinds County Sheriff's Office, during an escape attempt. The prisoner was also killed in the incident.
Marshal Dunnam was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Related LODD Deaths
Federal Prohibition Agent Jacob F. Green
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EOW: April 1, 1921
Jailer John Russell Harris
Hinds County Sheriff's Office, MS
EOW: July 18, 1922
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsI never knew him but i am his great grand daughter. My great grandfather had 7 children. My grandfather was an amazing man.
AMY L GRAHAM
Great Grand Daughter
July 30, 2018
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