Gen., for appellee. 2d 1136 (Ala. 1980), the court held that `a jury's inability to agree either on a verdict or punishment is a proper reason for the declaration of a mistrial. 2d 787 (Ala.1986). 1981); Singleton v. Lefkowitz, 583 F.2d 618 (2d Cir.1978). Other states have enacted similar statutes or statutes which promote similar results. He specifically argues that editorials appearing in the Birmingham Post Herald after the second mistrial of his murder trial in Mobile emphatically stated that appellant was guilty of the robbery charge. A Coroners Perspective of Jefferson County, Alabama in the Early 20th Century. The book provides a review of Jefferson County during the turbulent first half of the 20th century as seen through the eyes of the coroners, law enforcement officials and news media during that time along with statistical comparisons to our current community. Initially, appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his amended motion for change of venue. Built it back .. , Your email address will not be published. Starr and McCormick, Jury Selection 35 (1985). Through a petition for writ of mandamus filed in this Court, Josephus Anderson seeks to prevent his further prosecution and retrial for the capital murder of Birmingham Police Officer Albert Eugene Ballard. Historically, in Alabama, the qualifications of persons on a jury roll were addressed under Title 30, Section 21, Code of Alabama (1940), and Title 30, Section 21, Code of Alabama (Recomp.1958). The record shows that appellant was indicted on December 17, 1979, wherein the indictment reads as follows: Appellant argues that no evidence was produced at trial showing that anything other than travelers checks was taken from Ms. Tapscott and that no evidence was introduced showing the value of the travelers checks taken. Ms. Tapscott identified two of the State's exhibits as the pistol and the sweater that the man was wearing. The defense counsel introduced newspaper articles to support his claim. Get free summaries of new Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals opinions delivered to your inbox! When you read about lynchings and the KKK in Alabama, you expect to be reading about incidents that happened 100 years ago. denied, 368 So. This section was held constitutional on its face, Bokulich v. Jury Comm'n of Greene County, Ala., 298 F. Supp. The Court further refused to accept the appellant's contention that the State had a legitimate interest in denying the franchise to those convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, because the Court found that such a purpose was not a motivating factor of the 1901 Convention. Great read. (Opt out at any time). It is appellant's contention that his picture shown to the witnesses in which an "IR number" was missing and where his name was written on the back coupled with the publicity at the time of the witnesses viewing the photograph resulted in a suggestive and improper photographic lineup procedure. Ex parte Anderson, 457 So. The officer who responded to the call broadcast a description of the man over his radio. He is the author of the recently published book "Life and Death in the Magic City. Thus, the appellant claims that this tally should raise a reasonable doubt as to the validity of the jury verdict. 2d 1179 (Ala.1985) an appellant claimed that the trial court committed error by failing to furnish him with transcripts of his first trial and other proceedings so that he could effectively cross-examine and impeach the State's witnesses. I lived this historyI remember seeing KKK members one time during those years. As the appellant points out in his brief, the United States Supreme Court has held that due process protects a defendant against conviction unless there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt. App.1982). The appellant complains that he was convicted solely on the basis of circumstantial evidence and that this evidence failed to exclude every reasonable hypothesis except that of the guilt of the appellant. Hunter v. Underwood, supra, 471 U.S. at 231, 105 S. Ct. at 1922, 85 L. Ed. I understand the desire to turn away from the darkness of history, but to do that is to deny truth in terms of what we are capable of (both the good and the ugly). Following Defendant's conviction, the cumulative vote total was still twenty-seven for acquittal, twenty-one for conviction." A mistrial was declared. Rehearing Denied April 26, 1988. 200 block 19th Street.". App.1978). The measure of impropriety which must be shown by an appellant to hold the court in error for denial of a motion for continuance of a criminal trial is gross abuse. Durham, you are absolutely right! On the night of March 21, 1981, members of Unit 900 of the United Klans of America burned a large cross in front of the Mobile County courthouse. In 1981, shortly after the jury in the first trial of Anderson could not reach a verdict, several members of the Ku Klux Klan in Mobile reacted to this outcome by abducting a 19 year old Black man named Michael Donald. While committing a robbery, Josephus Anderson murdered a white police officer in Birmingham, Alabama. Records of the police department indicated that this "robbery-in-progress" broadcast was made at 3:34 p.m. The objective of ComebackTown is to create conversations that encourage people to talk about the good and bad of our region to make our future better. 2d 424, 427 (Ala.Cr. 2d 840 (1968), which emphasized that the disfranchisement of felons "has never been viewed as a device by which a state could discriminatorily exclude a given racial minority from the polls."). But it is HISTORY, an important part of how things DID eventually change. App.1986). denied, 372 So. The appellant cites Dickerson v. Alabama, 667 F.2d 1364 (11th Cir.1982), cert. The appellant argues that the trial court erred in denying him access to a transcript of each of his two prior trials. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. 182, 96 So. But this chain of events happened between 1979 and 1987just 34 years ago. Thus, the defendant has failed to meet his burden. Gen., for appellee. The killing had occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, but the trial had been moved to Mobile, Alabama. At approximately 3:30 p.m., Ms. Tapscott stated that she walked into the front of the branch office and saw a black male holding a gun on Shannon Hill, a bank employee. The man rounded a corner and Newfield cut through a breezeway by the Southern Motor Inn. After the perpetrator left the bank, one of the employees pulled an alarm that is connected to the Birmingham Police Department. We only hold that convictions of these crimes do not result in disqualifying a jury for cause." 1347, 1358 (M.D.Ala.1986); where a black nurse filed a discrimination suit against a hospital on the basis of adverse employment decisions, Davis v. State University of New York, 802 F.2d 638, 644-45 (2d Cir.1986); where minority police officers brought a civil rights action alleging employment discrimination, Minority Police Officers Association v. City of South Bend, 617 F. Supp. 2d 666, 674-75 (Ala.Cr.App.1979), affirmed, 391 So. Donald was beaten to death and his body hanged in a tree. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Josephus Marion"Buster" Anderson Jr (1905 - 1979) . PS Jay, congratulations on your book! Gen., and William D. Little, Asst. When you read about lynchings and the KKK in Alabama, you expect to be reading about incidents that happened 100 years ago. Officer Charles Newfield testified that in response to the radio descriptions that he had heard, he was looking for a black man, 6 feet to 6 feet 1 inch tall with a stocky build, wearing a three-quarter length brown coat and a brown hat. Atty. Until i researched. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. 2d 1185, 1205 (Ala.Cr.App.1979), *300 writ denied Ex parte Chambliss, 373 So. As Hays tied a rope around Donalds neck, Knowles continued to beat Donald with the tree branch. 2d 600 (1966); Estes v. Texas, 381 U.S. 532, 85 S. Ct. 1628, 14 L. Ed. The only showing that was made was that some of the *1369 prospective jurors had some recollection of the events surrounding the robbery. A black man, who was tall and wore a long coat which was either black or dark brown, walked out to the police car. Josephus R. Anderson was indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury on December 7, 1979, for robbery. Ms. Tapscott further stated this man was carrying a brownish-yellow paper sack. No mention is made as to disfranchisement on these grounds. The letter identified one of the witnesses as Phyllis Johnson, a correctional officer for the City of Birmingham, and the other witness was not identified. The appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion in denying his request for a continuance in order to locate and interview newly discovered witnesses. The younger generation should be encouraged to move ahead of this as they desire. 2d 549 (1970), quoting Brown v. Allen, 344 U.S. *302 443, 474, 73 S. Ct. 397, 416, 97 L. Ed. BTW, multiple cities have a similar history, but they are looking forward to developing a better world for their citizens. 2d 1109, 1111 (Ala. Cr.App.1982). Bradley v. State, 450 So. Hollars University of Alabama Press, $24.95 Reviewed by SCOTTY E. KIRKLAND Correspondent In 1979, Sgt. Tolliver v. State, 50 Ala.App. Yeah, no more ads! We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Atty. During the defense counsel's examination of Mrs. White concerning this statement, she explained that she had not known the widow prior to the trial. After Elizabeth died he married Sarah Chaney on August 6, 1872. Jay Glass retired as Chie Josephus Anderson, age 79, would die from natural causes in March . 2d 406 (Ala.Cr.App.1981); Weaver v. State, 401 So. Hunter v. Underwood, supra, 471 U.S. at 233, 105 S. Ct. at 1923, 85 L. Ed. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. will raise their ugly head in future generations, perhaps in different ways, over and over. Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama. We have carefully searched the record for errors injuriously affecting the substantial rights of appellant and have found none. See Wilhite v. State, 485 So. I didnt know everything. The prosecutor had also informed the defense counsel that he did not intend to call either Ms. Stewart or Ms. Johnson and, in fact, neither individual was called to testify at the trial. Were we to find prejudice in this case, we would have to totally disregard the presumption in favor of the trial court's ruling and resort to speculation. 6 records for Josephus Anderson. Rhoden Josephus Living in 62 Anderson Street Talladega Alabama, Phone: 256-358-7224, Email: josephus5219@gmail.com, Relatives: Available. "Once racial discrimination is shown to have been a `substantial' or `motivating' factor behind enactment of the law, the burden shifts to the law's defenders to demonstrate that the law would have been enacted without this factor." . The record firmly shows that appellant was indicted for robbery on December 7, 1979. Approximately six other police officers were involved in the apprehension of the appellant. 2d 531 (1975). You can explore additional available newsletters here. . Atty. 2d 1131, 1132 (Ala.Crim.App. The trial court further stated that the photographers had been instructed that they could on rare occasions take pictures "in such a way as not to distract the jurors." ), cert. And. The case was filed in the federal court in the Southern District of Alabama. 2d 435 (Ala.Cr.App. 2d 450 (1977). Snipes v. State, 364 So. Click a location below to find Joseph more easily. Following the petitioner's motion for a change of venue, the case was transferred to the Circuit Court of Mobile County. "`In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence the appellate courts of this State are bound by several well settled rules. Police officers chased Anderson into an alley at Third Avenue and 13th Street North where a gun battle ensued and Anderson was shot multiple times and captured. 12-3-16, Code of Alabama (1975). Furthermore, according to the record, the testimony of Phyllis Johnson would have been merely cumulative and, therefore, there was no abuse in failing to grant a continuance because of her absence at trial. The lynching of Michael Donald - March 20, 1981. Many have left due to job availability and desire for betterment for themselves and their family. Following his conviction in 1985, the jury recommended a sentence of life without parole. Sheppard v. Maxwell, 384 U.S. 333, *307 86 S. Ct. 1507, 16 L. Ed. denied, 295 Ala. 398, 325 So. Officer Newfield stated that after hearing the report he went outside the Sears building. However, during her trial testimony, and while the judge and counsel were absent from the courtroom, the widow approached the witness stand in which Mrs. White was seated and simply introduced herself. Anderson, supra; Hale v. United States, 435 F.2d 737 (5th Cir.1970), cert. 2d 1144 (Ala.Cr. ), cert. 2d 198, at 204 (1970), quoting Mitchell v. Johnson, 250 F. Supp. April 14, 1987. 2d 534, 537, cert. 2d 818 (Ala.Cr. [1] "`The registrars' expert estimated that by January 1903 182 had disfranchised approximately ten times as many blacks as whites. 2d 547 (Ala.Cr.App.1984). Appellant was subsequently tried for robbery approximately one year later on January 25, 1982. Mr. Anderson was an eight month resident of the area when he died at his home, 623 N. Thornton St of coronary heart disease and nephritis. Hays and Knowles motioned to ask Donald directions to a night club. All rights reserved (About Us). He observed a man fitting that description coming out of an alley; he therefore began to follow him. The record reveals no prejudice caused to the appellant because of the failure to make these two prior transcripts a part of the record. In the present case, there has been no showing that Mrs. Stewart could ever be located. She testified that the police car then ran into a utility pole and stopped. Joseph Anderson in Alabama 269 people named Joseph Anderson found in Mobile, Huntsville and 12 other cities. The Mobile police and the FBI investigated the lynching. 2d 984 (Ala.Cr.App.1984). On March 20, 1981, Michael Donald, a 19 yr. old African American trade school student was found hanging from a small ornamental "popcorn" tree on an old residential street, across the street from where several Klansmen lived. 2d 344 (1977); Murphy v. Florida, 421 U.S. 794, 95 S. Ct. 2031, 44 L. Ed. Appellant's photograph also had his name written on the back of the picture. She testified that the man reached into a bundle which he was carrying and pulled something out. However, the defense counsel stated that approximately two days later, at a hearing, the prosecutor identified the other witness as being Shirley Stewart, but stated that he had no information as to her whereabouts. In so doing, this group stated: American Bar Association, Standards Relating to Juror Use and Management 50 (1983). Id. Young v. State, 416 So. 2d 871, 874 (Ala.Cr.App.1978), cert. 2d 1173 (Ala.1979). Hunter v. Underwood, supra, 471 U.S. at 227, 105 S. Ct. at 1920, 85 L. Ed. Gen., for appellee. 2d at 228, quoting the Court of Appeals' finding at 730 F.2d 620. We disagree. She also described the gun he was carrying as "being silver." 2d 368 (1970). Jill Tapscott, an employee of Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan Association, testified that on November 29, 1979, she observed a black man standing in the building holding a gun. Post Views: 1,834. 2d 877 (Ala.1979). While these actions were clearly improper, there is no indication that the appellant was so prejudiced as to require a mistrial. This court denied the petition and that decision was affirmed by the Alabama Supreme Court. 2d at 1184-85. He stated that he heard a communication over his police radio regarding the robbery at approximately 3:55 p.m. *301 The analysis and holding in Hunter have since been used where black citizens challenged the constitutionality of an at-large method of electing county commissioners and school board members, Dillard v. Crenshaw County, 640 F. Supp. denied, 416 U.S. 973, 94 S. Ct. 1998, 40 L. Ed. Your email address will not be published. Carter v. Jury Comm'n, 396 U.S. 320, 332-33, 90 S. Ct. 518, 525, 24 L. Ed. Id. William, I very much appreciate you following ComebackTown and for your feedback. Jackson v. State, 414 So. Cumbo v. State, 368 So. See also Dobbins v. State, 487 So. App.1986). After losing sight of appellant, Officer Newfield stated that he heard gunshots. Thereafter, the defense counsel moved for a mistrial and the trial court denied the motion, but allowed the defense counsel to question Mrs. White concerning whether there had been any contact between the victim's widow and her. During the voir dire, the trial judge asked, "Is there anyone here that's lost the right to vote for reason of being convicted of a crimeany serious felony or criminal offense involving moral turpitude?" "A reversal of a conviction because of the trial court's refusal to grant a continuance requires `a positive demonstration of abuse of judicial discretion.'" Ms. Tapscott described this man as six feet tall, wearing a blue and white striped sweater-shirt and a brown leather hat with a small visor. Appellant also filed a motion to produce and a motion for change of venue on May 6, 1981. During voir dire examination of witnesses Tapscott and Hill outside the presence of the jury, each was asked if she had an independent recollection of the description of the robber without having seen any photographs. I knew he in that mess but. Under 15-14-56(a), "[w]henever a victim is unable to attend such trial or hearing or any portion thereof by reason of death the victim's family may select a representative who shall be entitled to exercise any right *305 granted to the victim, pursuant to the provisions of this article." The evidence must be considered in the light most favorable to the prosecution. Jill Tapscott, branch manager of Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan on Fifth Avenue in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, testified that, on November 29, 1979, she was working at the branch office along with Shannon Hill and Jane Baird. Just before the FBI was to close the case, Rev. Appellant also contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a trial continuance. 2d 943, 949-50 (Ala.Cr.App.1986); Primm v. State, 473 So. Furthermore, both witnesses gave accurate, detailed descriptions of the appellant immediately after the robbery occurred. Section 12-16-60, Code of Alabama (1975), as amended in 1978, reads in pertinent part: The constitutionality of this subsection and its mandatory application to a prospective juror, has not been examined and, in light of the finding in Hunter that denying the vote to persons convicted of certain crimes, including "any crime involving moral turpitude" is unconstitutional, we feel that the constitutionality of this requirement should be explored. When you read about lynchings and the KKK in Alabama, you expect to be reading about incidents that happened 100 years ago. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in denying his challenge for cause of jurors Brown and Benjamin. After a review of the issues raised, we deny the relief sought. Officer Middleton stated that he approached the fallen suspect and took the pistol out of his hand. Birmingham Police Officer Joe Johnson testified and corroborated the testimony of Officer Middleton. Appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Albert Eugene Ballard, 46, and two days before being eligible to retire, saw a man walking on the sidewalk who fit the general description of the suspect. Newfield next saw the man lying in the parking lot of the Southern Motor Inn with gunshot wounds. The record indicates that the prospective jurors indicated that despite their knowledge of the events concerning the shootings of the police officers, they could remain impartial and would base their decision on the evidence presented. Ex parte Poole, 497 So.2d *303 537, 543 (Ala.1986). In the week leading up to his murder, Mobile had become a hotbed of Klan activity due to the trial of Josephus Anderson, a Black man accused of killing a white police officer during an armed. 2d 451 (Ala.Cr.App.1981). That is, the young population that remains here. Poole v. State, supra, at 545. Josephus Anderson was first married to Elizabeth Fencey, She died 10-29-1871. https://comebacktown.com/2021/08/31/how-birmingham-is-totally-unique/. 521 (1940). 21-201, Code of Arizona, which requires that "[e]very juror, grand and trial, shall be an elector in the county." Two additional jurors who stated they had no previous knowledge of the case replaced those jurors who were struck for cause. Did you know Birmingham had a counterculture? Officer Newfield testified that he then ran in the direction of the sound of the gunshots which led him to the Southern Motor Inn Motel. Thats just the evolution of life. When an in-court identification is shown to have a basis independent of any pretrial identification or confrontation, it is properly admitted into evidence. Furthermore, the trial judge explained that this question was merely a string of other questions which he asked as part of his introductory remarks to the jury in order to make them aware of the type of question which they might be asked. He stated that his partner said, "Halt, police," after which the black male began to run. However, during the direct examination of Mildred Wilkins, the following transpired: Furthermore, the appellant's claims are jury arguments concerning witness credibility and do not address the legal sufficiency of the evidence. 2d 1069, 1071 (Ala.1984), citing Beasley v. State, 39 Ala.App. It .. And yes him and his klansmans were brought up in Beluhas case ..she broke the klan but they changed the names and. Invite David to speak to your group for free about a better Birmingham. Furthermore, under 15-14-55, Code of Alabama (1975), "A victim of a criminal offense shall be exempt from the operation of rule of court, regulation, or statute or other law requiring the separation or exclusion of witnesses from court in criminal trials or hearings." The Michael Donald wrongful-death lawsuit was the first civil liability suit directed specifically at an organization that professed hate based solely on race. The prosecution of Josephus Anderson for the murder of Officer Ballard would then commence a long 5 1/2 year process which would include four trials, the first three of which would end in hung juries. Get free summaries of new Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals opinions delivered to your inbox! There she assisted Officer Bearden record the serial numbers of the money and travelers checks that had been recovered from appellant. Although the appellant argues that these statutes have no application in his case, because the offense occurred prior to their enactment, the defendant's trial took place after its enactment, and therefore the statute applies to this case. Refine Your Search Results. The officers in this police car returned his fire and the appellant fell again near the motel swimming pool after being shot. The Supreme Court in Hunter determined that 182 was unconstitutional under the following guidelines for analysis. During that trial, a Klan member testified that the motive for the murder of Donald was that The Klan wanted the message to get back to the black people of not just Alabama, but the whole United States, that we would not stand for a black person killing a white police officer and getting away with it. Mrs. Donald won a $7 million judgement against the United Klans of America which bankrupted the organization, effectively leading to the cessation of Ku Klux Klan operations in Alabama. 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