Lamar-Monroe-Wilcox County GaArchives News.....Grudge Results In Man's Death August 24, 1920
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The Macon Telegraph August 24, 1920

J.C. Wilson Shoots R.E. Sappington in Seville; Fires Four Shots.

Arrest In Auto Case Cause

Abbeville, Aug.23. - J.C. Wilson, a farmer, shot and killed R.E. Sappington at 
Seville this afternoon. The shooting occurred in the post office building, 
Wilson fired four shots at Sappington, all of them taking effect. 

It is believed the shooting resulted from a grudge Wilson held against 
Sappington, due to Wilson's recent arrest in connection with the finding of 
Sappington's automobile in a Macon garage. It was charged at the time that 
Wilson had taken the car to Macon. The case was contested and is now before 
the Supreme Court being reviewed. Details of events just prior to the killing 
are not known, though it is said several persons witnessed the shooting. 
Sappington was cashier of Walton Brothers' bank in Seville. Both men were well 
known. Sheriff Gibbs and Deputy Smith have gone to Seville to arrest Wilson.


Additional Comments:

Roy Elmo Sappington
b. 5 July 1883 - Monroe County, Georgia
d. 23 Aug 1920 - Wilcox County, Georgia

Buried in Sappington Family Cemetery, Lamar County, Georgia


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