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John Walter “Bud” Scott

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John Walter “Bud” Scott

Birth
Early County, Georgia, USA
Death
4 Dec 1915 (aged 44)
Colquitt, Miller County, Georgia, USA
Burial
Colquitt, Miller County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
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Married 20 Dec 1900 in Miller Co., GA

Police Chief John Scott was shot and killed in a local drug store by an intoxicated man who had a grudge against him. The suspect, who said he was resisting an illegal arrest, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on April 28th, 1916.
Married 20 Dec 1900 in Miller Co., GA

Police Chief John Scott was shot and killed in a local drug store by an intoxicated man who had a grudge against him. The suspect, who said he was resisting an illegal arrest, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on April 28th, 1916.


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  • Maintained by: S&E
  • Originally Created by: David Woody
  • Added: Jan 13, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46637981/john_walter-scott: accessed ), memorial page for John Walter “Bud” Scott (25 Sep 1871–4 Dec 1915), Find a Grave Memorial ID 46637981, citing Colquitt City Cemetery, Colquitt, Miller County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by S&E (contributor 47475092).