State v. Shade Westmoreland

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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.