State v. Stephen W. Massey, Gilbert Norris, & Shug Saylor
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
State v. Stephen W. Massey, Gilbert Norris, & Shug Saylor
Case Date:
1874
Court Origin:
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime:
Other
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Putnam
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
104
Notes / Description:
In 1874 Massey, Gilbert Norris, & Shug Saylors broke into Narcissa & William Waterson's house. They were disguised in women's clothing, table cloths, & handkerchiefs. The testimony reveals they were titillated at the possibility they could fool people w/ their disguises. They had weapons & swore at & threatened Waterson and her family, Massey attempted to rape her daughter Rutha. Charge: prowling in disguise; attempted rape.