Alex Rodman, 20, Claims Killing of Deputy Sheriff Fesperman Was Accident, Feb. 28, 1924

Alex Rodman, a negro 20 years old, confessed slayer of Deputy Sheriff John Fesperman of Mecklenburg on Saturday night February 16, was captured at 1 o’clock last Sunday morning on a plantation in Sharon township, the negro being taken by chief W.B. Orr and an assistant. The negro told of how he managed to conceal his pistol and claims that in a scuffle with the young officer, the pistol discharged.

Rodman was removed from Mecklenburg county for safe keeping. He has since been returned to Charlotte jail.

From the Mooresville Enterprise, Thursday, Feb. 28, 1924