The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 26, 1953. He was paroled on January 12, 1978. He died December 16, 1994.
Five days after the shooting the Jackson County Board of Commissioners appointed Sheriff Middleton's wife to serve out the remaining 17 months of his term. On October 1, 1948, Sheriff Middleton shot and killed a prison escapee who was responsible for the death of Iredell County
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 26, 1953. He was paroled on January 12, 1978. He died December 16, 1994.
Five days after the shooting the Jackson County Board of Commissioners appointed Sheriff Middleton's wife to serve out the remaining 17 months of his term. On October 1, 1948, Sheriff Middleton shot and killed a prison escapee who was responsible for the death of Iredell County