In a shocking turn of events, authorities in Newberry, South Carolina have finally cracked the case of the brazen robbery at Parr Shoals, where two young men held up the cashier of the J.G. Waite Construction company, netting a whopping $16,000 on September 5, 1913. The culprits, John Frazer Jr. and Bissell Bigham, were apprehended in Chester, where they were positively identified by seven eyewitnesses as the perpetrators of the daring heist. The arrest was delayed for a time, pending certain formalities, due to the fact that both men had previously worked on the White company’s projects in Newberry. It was Superintendent J.T. McLellan who obtained the warrants, tipped off by a respected citizen of Chester, and not the local detectives. Despite the recovery of the stolen funds remaining elusive, authorities are optimistic that justice will be served. A third suspect, believed to be the ringleader, is still at large, using Frazer and Bigham as accomplices. As the investigation unfolds, it’s clear that the residents of Newberry are eager to see the perpetrators brought to justice.
The case has been under scrutiny for weeks, with many in the community wondering how the robbers managed to get away with such a large sum. The fact that the duo was identified by multiple eyewitnesses within days of the robbery has added to the sense of urgency in solving the case. With the arrest of Frazer and Bigham, authorities are now working to track down the third suspect, believed to be the mastermind behind the heist.
As the investigation continues, the people of Newberry are breathing a collective sigh of relief. The community has been on edge since the robbery, and the news of the arrest has brought a sense of closure to many. However, the fact that the stolen funds have not been recovered yet has added to the sense of unease. Authorities are working tirelessly to track down the missing money and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The case has also raised questions about the role of the local detectives and the involvement of Superintendent McLellan in the investigation. While the detectives were not directly involved in obtaining the warrants, their role in the case remains unclear. As the investigation unfolds, it’s likely that more information will come to light about the events surrounding the robbery and the subsequent arrest of Frazer and Bigham.
For now, the people of Newberry can take some comfort in the knowledge that the perpetrators of the $16,000 Parr Shoals heist have been brought to justice. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement in solving crimes and the need for effective communication between law enforcement agencies.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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