In March 1923, three men were arrested in Robeson Co., N. C. for the murder of E. C. ( or E. R. ) Sheppard, a lightening rod agent. The men were Luther "Luke" Britt, Francis Marion Huggins, and Dock Rozier. The murder took place near Lumberton. Sheppard's car was found in a creek leading to Lumber River about 3 miles from Lumberton on Fayetteville road. Sheppard's body was found a year later in the woods in Parkton by a boy. The last time Sheppard was seen alive, he had about $8000 on him. According to the July 19, 1923 Dillon Herald, "liquor and the so-called 'country club', an alleged house of ill fame some 7 miles from Lumberton, figured largely in the testimony" at the trial. ( This alleged house of ill fame may have belonged to a Wayland Locklear. ) In July 1923, Luke Britt pled guilty to murder in the 2nd degree and was sentenced to 10 years. The cases against Huggins and Rozier were continued for the next term. This is where the trail goes cold for me. Does anyone have any idea if F. M. Huggins and Dock Rozier were ever found guilty and if they served any jail time. I am specifically interested in F. M. Huggins. Any clues will be appreciated. Thank you, Christie