Robertson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, May 28, 1882
Add to My HeroesAddison D. Wyser
Jailer Addison Wyser was beaten to death during a jail break early on a Sunday morning.
Three inmates attacked him with a metal pipe and beat him severely. He succumbed to his wounds later in the evening. The three suspects were apprehended and convicted of his murder. Dan Compton was sentenced to life in prison. Fred E. Waite and Watts Banks were sentenced to death. Waite was hanged on March 23, 1883, and Banks was hanged on April 23, 1883.
Ad Wyser was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War. He was survived by his brother, W. Q. Wyser, who was the Sheriff at the time of his murder. He was buried in the Franklin Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object; Pipe
- Offender Two executed in 1883
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsAddison,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Robertson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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