August 23, 1955
Describes that an unnamed Black woman was on trial for murder and that prosecution was arguing for the death penalty. Also, includes other cases set to go on trial.
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In Lawrence County: Negro Mother Of Five Gets 5-Year Sentence
August 24, 1955
Describes that Willa Dean Cunningham, a Black woman from Courtland, was charged with manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison
In Manslaughter Conviction: New Trial Ordered For Colbert Negro
February 26, 1955
Describes that a new trial was ordered for Walter Dan Oates, a Black man from Colbert County. Notes that he had been convicted two years ago for shooting a white woman by accident when he had been attempting to shoot his wife
Three Whites Charged With Brutal Deaths: Survivors Of Slaying Of Negro Family Talk To Jury
March 16, 1950
Describes that a Black farmer named Thomas Harris was shot and that his family was murdered and presents that the suspect on trial was Windol Whitt, who was represented by the mayor of the town.