In the summer of 1981, a quiet afternoon in Pierce County, Georgia, was shattered by a senseless act of violence that claimed the life of 58-year-old Morris Highsmith, a Black male. On June 22nd, while at Boatright's handyman store near Bristol, Highsmith and the store's owner, 64-year-old Alfred Boatright, were fatally shot during an armed robbery. The tragic event unfolded around 4:00 p.m., forever altering the lives of their families and the local community. The perpetrator, driven by financi
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