Deputy Sheriff John L. Wainwright
Clarke County Sheriff's Department, Alabama
End of Watch Monday, August 30, 1909
Add to My HeroesJohn L. Wainwright
Deputy Sheriff John Wainwright was shot and killed in Jackson by one of two brothers he was attempting to arrest.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and hanged at Grove Hill October 22, 1909. His brother was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1909
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