People say the man they knew as James Manion and his wife were cordial but quiet, blending into the community of about 14,000 near the Virginia border. Manion made sure his dog Prancer received regular haircuts. He voted Republican in several elections, and he was seen working in his tree-shaded yar
But James Manions life was part of a long deception dating back to a violent 1977 crime in Florida, according to the FBI. Authorities say the fugitive whose real name is William Claybourne Taylor was the triggerman in an attempt to assassinate the then-mayor of Williston. The mayor was wounded,
The couple appeared to lead a normal life, both registering as Republican voters. The state Board of Elections website shows that James Manion registered in 2001 and voted in several elections including GOP primaries through 2006.