State v. Richard Williamson

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Supreme Court Case Name: 
State v. Richard Williamson
Case Date: 
1927
Court Origin: 
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime: 
Murder, 1st degree

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County:

  • Fayette
Division: 
West
Number of Pages: 
37
Notes / Description: 

Defendant was accused of shooting and killing Waymon Thompson. The shooting took place at Giles Winfield's house on January 18, 1926. Williamson and Thompson had a disagreement over guns. Defendant was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter.