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Deputy Sheriff Webb W. Edwards | Saluda County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Saluda County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Deputy Sheriff

Webb W. Edwards

Saluda County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, November 20, 1920

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/20/1920

Weapon: Handgun; Pistol

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Deputy Sheriff Edwards was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest. The suspect was apprehended several days later.

The suspect was found guilty of first degree murder in Saluda County and sentenced to death. In March of 1923 he was awarded a new trial in Edgefield County where he was again convicted of first degree murder but was sentenced to life.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninety-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace



Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 20, 2011

 

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