DEADLY CONSEQUENCES

A 10-Day Digital series from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, the 100th anniversary of the end of the Ashley Gang

Part 7 of 10

SHOOTOUT AT THE STILL

Joe Ashley’s stills near the Ashley home
Joe Ashley’s stills near the Ashley home. STATE OF FLORIDA ARCHIVE

As tensions heat up between the Ashleys and lawmen, Joe Ashley’s moonshine still is raided with deadly consequences for both sides

BY GREGORY ENNS

After nearly two more years in prison, John Ashley made his fifth and final escape from custody on Sept. 27, 1923.

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