State v. Shade Westmoreland
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
State v. Shade Westmoreland
Case Date:
1874
Court Origin:
Circuit-criminal
Cause/Crime:
Murder
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Hamilton
Division:
East
Number of Pages:
78
Notes / Description:
John Edwards "Shade" Wetsmoreland alias "Shade Woods" was accused of murdering William Emberling. High profile case covered as far away as Chicago. Also a part of Hamilton County folklore.