In the fall of 1974, the city of Cordele, Georgia, was rocked by a violent crime that would leave a lasting mark on the community. On October 21st, a 55-year-old white male named William Culpepper was at his job as a clerk at a local liquor store. His day, however, took a tragic turn when a man entered the establishment with the intent to rob it.
The assailant, Thomas Knight, who was on the run after escaping from a jail in Florida, entered the store and shot Culpepper, killing him. Anoth
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