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TIME LINE OF WISE COUNTY’S FIRST MURDER

July 28, 1856- First murder victim, Alexander Carico, is struck in the back of the head with a weapon.

July 29, 1856- Murder victim, Alexander, is carried to the Monarch of the Big Glades on Guest Mountain.

July 29, 1856- Alexander is pronounced dead by Dr. John Burns from the Tacoma area of Coeburn, Virginia.

Summer 1856- Murderer, Beverly Dickenson, is arrested on the grounds by the crier.

Summer of 1856- A warrant was sworn out against Dickenson for the offense.

Summer of 1865- Dickenson is taken to Russell County Jail to await his trial for the murder.

November 12, 1856- Murderer’s trial date.

November 12, 1856- Dickenson case is transferred to Circuit Court.

October 5, 1857- Dickenson’s court date in Circuit Court.

Fall 1857- Dickenson Fleas to Kentucky.

Spring 1858- Dickenson is apprehended and brought back to Wise County.

April 20, 1858- Dickenson is placed on trial in circuit court of Wise County before the Hon. Samuel V. Folkerson and the Grand Jury.

April 20, 1858- The court decided that Dickenson is to spend one year in a penitentiary.

Fall 1858- Dickenson volunteers in the Civil War.

Sometime in 1859- Dickenson is pardoned by governor Fletcher, after serving half his term.

End of Civil War- Dickenson moves to Wolfe County, Kentucky and is never heard of again.