On September 26, 2009, we selected the murderer of a Census Taker for the "Dock of Shame" -
"A part-time Census Bureau field worker was found hanged in Kentucky 12 Sep 2009 with the word "fed" scrawled across his chest, according to a law enforcement source. Bill Sparkman, 51, was found at the Daniel Boone National Forest in rural southeast Kentucky."
[http://tsgsblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/river-debris-tsgs-dock-of-shame.html]
Recently, his death has been reported as a suicide that was perpetrated as a murder to ensure that the insurance proceeds would be paid.
According to a news report by Ian Urbina for The New York Times (24 Nov 2009):
"The Kentucky census worker found hanging from a tree with the word 'fed' scrawled on his chest staged his death to look like a homicide so that his son could collect his life insurance, the authorities said Tuesday. 'We believe this was an intentional act,' said Trooper Don Trosper, a Kentucky State Police spokesman. 'We believe the aim was to take his own life.' ”
It, now, appears that it is not a "murderer" of a Census Taker that is "river debris" that deserves to be in the TSGS Dock of Shame, but, rather, the Census Taker himself... Bill Sparkman.
- Compiled by JGWest
Showing posts with label Census Taker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Census Taker. Show all posts
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
RIVER DEBRIS –
TSGS Dock of Shame
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Murder of a Census Taker...
A part-time Census Bureau field worker was found hanged in Kentucky 12 Sep 2009 with the word "fed" scrawled across his chest, according to a law enforcement source. Bill Sparkman, 51, was found at the Daniel Boone National Forest in rural southeast Kentucky.
Let us remember Bill Sparkman with prayers or just some reflective thoughts. The task of a Census Taker has always been a tough job as many have felt the Census is an invasion of their privacy. This murder seems to be more of hate.
- submitted by JGWest
Murder of a Census Taker...
A part-time Census Bureau field worker was found hanged in Kentucky 12 Sep 2009 with the word "fed" scrawled across his chest, according to a law enforcement source. Bill Sparkman, 51, was found at the Daniel Boone National Forest in rural southeast Kentucky.
Let us remember Bill Sparkman with prayers or just some reflective thoughts. The task of a Census Taker has always been a tough job as many have felt the Census is an invasion of their privacy. This murder seems to be more of hate.
- submitted by JGWest
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers
A warning from several Internet lists and a web site SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY-L at rootsweb dot com; KYBARREN at rootsweb dot com; Hart County Kentucky Genealogy Interest Group [MyFamily dot com]. This is on the BBB website (link is at end of this article).
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers!!!
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data. The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice: ** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home. ** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations. Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, they will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau. For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit http://www.bbb.org./
[NOTE: I went to the local BBB website to see what they might have on this and it has the same article... see it here http://evansville.bbb.org/article/bbb-alerts-consumers-about-us-census-workers-be-careful--but-cautious-10634 ].
- Submitted by JGWest
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers!!!
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data. The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice: ** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home. ** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations. Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, they will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau. For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit http://www.bbb.org./
[NOTE: I went to the local BBB website to see what they might have on this and it has the same article... see it here http://evansville.bbb.org/article/bbb-alerts-consumers-about-us-census-workers-be-careful--but-cautious-10634 ].
- Submitted by JGWest
Saturday, August 8, 2009
"The Census Taker"
Neat photo that was posted on
The Hodges - With Kin and Friends!
The Census Taker
The Hodges - With Kin and Friends!
The Census Taker - Posted by Ruth Hodges on MyFamily.com
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