Killing of Robert Smiley Jr. in Alabama in 1947

Incident

Case summary

Robert Smiley, Jr. (1919 – 1947), a farmer, was shot and killed by Jimmy Tait and Edmond Tait in Wilcox County, Alabama. They accused Smiley of stealing two pigs.

Victim(s):

Robert Smiley Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Jimmy Tait

Edmond Tait

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Date of incident: 1947-07-01
Location: Coy, Wilcox County, Alabama
Location type: unknown - rural
Allegation against victim: stealing two pigs

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
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