Phenix City attorney Albert Patterson (1894-1954) was murdered soon after his victory in the Democratic primary for Alabama attorney general. His death sparked a crackdown on organized crime and corruption in the city. He also served as a state senator from 1947 to 1951.
Albert Patterson
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Courtesy of Alan Grady
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