Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Soledad Prison Murder, 1971


Soledad State Prison inmates James Wagner and Roosevelt Williams, both 24, arrive at Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas on May 26, 1971. Williams and Wagner were among seven black inmates who gained notoriety in the case as the "Soledad Seven," who were tried in the murder of prison guard William C. Shull, who was stabbed to death on the grounds of the prison. Charges were later dismissed by the District Attorney when it was determined that a key witness had lied when questioned by an investigator.

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  1. My grandfather was Leo davis killed just a month before george jackson the two men that was acussed of killing my grandfather was released in 1981 so hoo killed my grandfather and what guard smuggled the 9mm from the evidence room my grandmother was the star witness she walk out of court a month later when george passed so if anyone understand what im saying i wanna speak to someone asap it wasn't the atterny that smuggled a gun in reply back to me at 9255651430

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