Town Marshal J. Matt Willard
Flovilla Marshal's Office
Georgia
End of Watch: Sunday, June 2, 1912

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 2, 1912
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Town Marshal Matt Willard was shot and killed from ambush as he stood in a cotton patch in the outskirts of Flovilla at an early morning hour. Bloodhounds led the Butts County Sheriff to the home of a man who was arrested and charged with his murder.

The motive for the murder was unclear. The suspect maintained that he was innocent even though there was a witness to the crime. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison February 27, 1913.