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Murderer Defies Capture as Three Brothers Riot in West Virginia
Fayette County reports a double murder and ensuing chaos as Harvey Jackson and two brothers attempt to target police. Sheriff Daniels is killed, witness John Rolf slain, and a manhunt led by Detective Yardson Ash unfolds with gunfire volleying through the town. Several bystanders flee to cellars as officers pursue the fugitives into the mountains.
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Martington
W. Va
Fayette County
W. & Jackson
Will Elliott
Montgomery
Jackson
Harvey Jackson
W. 4. Jackson
Fayette
Daniels
Wong
S F
Ida Bam
John Rolf
P Daniels
Rolf
Thei Brother
Peggie
Seroits
Iona Toan
Yardson Ash
Mummery
West Virgina
Jacksons
Ando
Ash