Thursday, April 9, 2026

Coroner's Jury Finds John Altaran Died of Acute Alcoholism, April 9, 1926

Victim of Alcoholism Found Dead in Woods

Dunn, April 9—John L. Altaran, well known Dunn mechanic, was found dead in the woods about one mile from town late Tuesday afternoon and a coroner’s jury returned a verdict stating that it was found that deceased came to his death from acute alcoholism. Three Dunn women found the body while gathering shrubbery to decorate for a wedding and reported the matter to the police department.

From page 2 of the Goldsboro News, Saturday morning, April 10, 1926

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