The Murder of the Rich Woman
by Mike Simmons She had plenty of it and she flaunted it. Everyone in the rural community knew it…because she told them. Nancy Chancey had a lot of money. She […]
The Good Guy with the Shotgun
From the book, “Stories of Pensacola’s Finest,” available on Amazon. By Mike Simmons January 16, 1991 “My daddy’s going to kill my brother!” He has a shotgun and said
End of Watch: The murder of Town Marshal Daniel Douglas, Bluff Springs Police Department, Florida
An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” coming soon on Amazon By Mike Simmons End of Watch Monday, May 22, 1893 The community of Bluff Springs, Florida lies 3.8 miles
The Bad Man of Molino – Railroad Bill No. 2: The Reign of Terror by Sam Castlebury
By Mike Simmons Sam Castlebury had created a name for himself. In 1894 and 1895, a desperado named Morris Slater and nicknamed “Railroad Bill” by the media became infamous for
End of Watch: The death of Officer Joe Heddy, Jr.
Escambia County Department of Corrections, Florida End of Watch Saturday, June 17, 2017 An excerpt from the book, Some Gave All, coming soon on Amazon By Mike Simmons In 1989, Joe
End of Watch: The Death of Len Burt Adams, Escambia County, Florida Sheriff’s Department
June 16, 1958 An Excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” coming soon on Amazon By Mike Simmons In 1958, Len Burt Adams landed a job working for Sheriff Emmitt
End of Watch: The Murder of State Attorney Investigator Steve Bolyard – June 18, 1990
An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All” coming soon on Amazon By Mike Simmons Trader Jon’s is an icon. For generations, Sailors and Naval Officers have told of the
A Monkey Testifies to a Murder
By Mike Simmons From New Zealand Herald – December 30, 1899 and The Pensacola News – January 2, 1900 An excerpt from the two articles: A monkey was the witness
Taking Care of Business
By Mike Simmons An Angry Woman On June 30, 1937, Evelyn Sydlo and Anthony Valentino burst into the front door of the Pensacola Police Headquarters, 407 S. Jefferson Street, walked
End of Watch: The murder of Pensacola Police Officer John Gappa Yelverton – June 3, 1899
An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” coming soon on Amazon By Mike Simmons In 1897, John Yelverton became a Pensacola Police Officer. Not only did he love the