dec 28, 1833 - Johnn Murrell Arrested

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possibly captured at Tapp's Hole.Murrell, himself was arrested and according to 1841-42 prison records in the Tennessee archives, sentenced to 10 years for slave harboring and reported to jail on august 17, 1834. The Tennessee Democrat on November 24, 1844 announced Murrell’s release from prison in April, 1844 and his death in November. He was buried at a 45 degree angle from East west according to some sources and was disinterred soon after the ceremony and his head cut off and taken. (Kirk, 2002). At this point the mythology of John Murrell began to form. As stated above Northerners believe Murrell’s legend was a response to Abolitionism, while Southerners swear to his impact and they responded with many hangings, litigation and vigilante activity.
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