Willis V. Mc Call
Willis Virgil McCall (July 21, 1909–April 28, 1994) was a sheriff of Lake County, Florida, serving seven consecutive terms from 1944 until he lost his bid for an eight term in 1972. Known for his harsh attitude towards enforcing the law, several racial incidents during his career made national headlines. During his 28-year tenure as sheriff McCall was investigated multiple times for civil rights violations, inmate abuse, and murder, but was never convicted.
Read more about Willis V. Mc Call: Early Years, The Groveland Four, The Harry T. Moore Bombing, The Platt Children, Vickers Incident, Later Years
Famous quotes containing the word call:
“I call to mind the navy great
That the Greeks brought to Troye town,
And how the boistous winds did beat
Their ships, and rent their sails adown;
Till Agamemnon’s daughter’s blood
Appeased the gods that them withstood.”
—Henry Howard, Earl Of Surrey (1517?–1547)