The Deaton Family Book mentions the death of Reuben Deaton and blame resting on either the family of Callie Swayney, or Molly Running Wolfe. The newspaper articles state Molly Running Wolfe was convicted of Reuben's murder and served 3-5 years in the NC Penitentiary system.
![Image](http://www.deaton-family.com/Photos/MOLLY-RUNNING-WOLFE-MURDERED-REUBEN-DEATON.jpg)