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Governor's letter is done... now on to AG Sessions.

"Madam Governor,

I writing you today as a concerned citizen in regards to the recent on goings in Wilcox County. There are many in the county who have no regard for the law, life, or property rights. These individuals become more and more fearless each year. And why not? What do they have to fear? Land owners and hunters report night hunting… nothing is done. Land owners and hunters report trespassing/poaching,,, nothing is done. Camps are constantly burglarized & vandalized… still nothing. What are a law abiding citizens to do?

By now I am sure you are well aware of the murder of Robert Shane Manley. This man, like many Alabamians, took to the woods to enjoy another deer season here in the heart of Dixie. Unfortunately, his life was cut short (presumably) at the hands of these very locals. Like many of us, he chose to bring his money and invest in Wilcox County. He purchased land and paid property tax there. He paid a lease to other land owners there. He shopped in Wilcox County stores. He bought gas at Wilcox County stations. He ate in Wilcox County establishments. And how has Wilcox County repaid him? By leaving him dead in the woods, killed in cold blood by cowards.

And now, it appears that Wilcox County is content with pretending it never happened. Sure, there was the SBI investigation… that took investigators right to the most likely suspects: the trespassing, thieving, & poaching neighbors that Mr. Manley had been dealing with for some time. But in typical Wilcox County fashion, instead of following some protocol that would prevent a group from collaborating on their story, I hear that they were left together in the trailer for hours while awaiting a warrant? Are we surprised that they all give the same story after that? Where is the justice? I’m afraid that until the powers that be determine they are going to enforce law and order, it leaves us with only 2 options.

Option #1 is to simply pull out of Wilcox County. Imagine the loss of revenue when hunter’s no longer pile into David’s Catfish & Big Mike’s on a Friday night. What will the feed stores do when hunters stop shopping with them? How will the gas stations manage when hunters aren’t there fueling up for the ride home? When we quit buying land…when we quit leasing property… when we no longer need power/water for our camps?

Option #2 is much worse. What happens when the law abiding citizens rise up? What if, instead of tucking tail and leaving town, those same folks make a stand? Will the law enforcement show up then, and if so, how will they identify the villain from the vigilante? What happens when the national spotlight once again turns to our state?

Governor, I ask you, beg you even, please step in and gain control of the situation. Call in favors with the DOJ if necessary. Do what is necessary to make Wilcox County a safe place again. Do not let this sweltering powder keg explode on your watch. You, with your Wilcox County roots, should understand and appreciate the severity of this situation. When the history is written, what will be said of you?"