Tag Archives: Murder

Snake Valley

Posted on March 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Snake Valley was a wild and often dangerous place. Learn more about one of its most notorious places. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Murder | Tagged Alcohol, Bloody Bucket, Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Jackson, Murder, Quicksand Road | 1 Comment

Murder on Old Buck

Posted on February 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Three shootings in three days on Old Buck ended with two wounded, one dead and one in prison. The tragedy of an eye for an eye was still alive. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Murder, Tragedy | Tagged Breathitt County, Bryant Family, Combs Family, David B. Redwine, Gross Family, Holly Family, Murder, Old Buck Creek, Redwine Family | Leave a comment

The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Military, Murder, Spanish-American War | Tagged Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Cockrell Family, Feuds, Jett Family, Murder, Town Marshal | 1 Comment

The Marcum Family

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

The Marcums were once a large and prominent family in Breathitt County, and then the feuds started. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Feuds, J. B. Marcum, Jackson, Marcum Family, Murder, Strong Family | Leave a comment

Constable Killed, Shooter Executed

Posted on January 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Three shots rang out from the dark corner of the room. Constable Hiram Smith died instantly.

A year and 12 days later, his shooter was executed by the state for the murder. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Murder | Tagged Bach Family, Breathitt County, Breathitt County Jail, Electric Chair, Execution, Fallen Officer, Murder, Rice Family, Smith Family, Trent Family | 3 Comments

Breathitt’s Health in 1915

Posted on January 10, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1915, Breathitt County had a serious health crisis. Not enough doctors and too many serious illnesses led to poor conditions listed in state newspapers. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Health, Jackson, Medicine | Tagged Breathitt County, Cancer, Doctor, Dr. F. C. Lewis, Dr. M. E. Hoge, Dr. Wilgus Back, Health, Hospital, Jackson, Murder, Tuberculosis | Leave a comment

Deputy Clemons Emptied Gun Before Dying

Posted on January 3, 2023 by sdbowling

George W. Clemons and several men went to serve an arrest warrant in 1929. Two men were killed and one wounded in the gun battle that followed. A dying Deputy Clemons emptied his gun before he died. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Clemons Family, Howard Family, Murder, Noble Family, Quicksand Creek | Leave a comment

New Year’s Eve Dance Turns Deadly

Posted on December 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A 1915 New Year’s Eve celebration turned to violence and Hannibal Hurst died as the result. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Forbes Family, Hurst Family, Masonic Lodge, Murder, New Year's Eve | Leave a comment

Tragic Young Love Leads To Murder

Posted on December 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Whick Spicer and his wife had been married just a short time. Her lifeless body was found on Cane Creek with three shotgun wounds. Learn of this sad Breathitt County tale. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Murder | Tagged Breathitt County, Howard Family, James Goff, Murder, Salyers Family, Spicer Family | Leave a comment

Family Dispute Ended in Tragedy

Posted on September 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A family dispute led to the death of three people in 1911 on South Fork. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Murder | Tagged Allen Family, Breathitt County, Murder, Quicksand Creek, South Fork | Leave a comment