Willis V. McCall
Sheriff, Deceased Person
1909 – 1994
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Who was Willis V. McCall?
Willis Virgil McCall was a sheriff of Lake County, Florida, serving seven consecutive terms from 1944 until he lost his bid for an eighth term in 1972. Known for his harsh attitude towards enforcing the law, several racial incidents during his career made national headlines. During his 28-year tenure as sheriff McCall was investigated multiple times for civil rights violations, inmate abuse, and murder, but was never convicted.
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