Record #:

24588

Author(s):

Arendell, Banks

Abstract:

Andy Winecoff went by the nickname ‘Shake’ and was a notorious lawbreaker in Robeson County who was able to escape the gallows after a Governor of North Carolina pardoned him of his crimes. This article presents the life and exploits of ‘Shake.’

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 13, December 1971, p17-18

Subject(s):

Laws; Robeson County--History; Crimes--Punishments for; Criminals