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Deputy Sheriff P. H. Bates | Letcher County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky Letcher County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff

P. H. Bates

Letcher County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Saturday, July 16, 1927

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 50

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/10/1927

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Charged with murder

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Deputy P.H. Bates succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained six days earlier when he was shot while making an arrest.

The subject was arrested and charged with Deputy Bates' murder.

Deputy Bates was survived by his wife. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery.

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Rest in Peace Deputy Bates. When I saw there were no reflections for you after all this time, I just wanted you to know that your sacrifice has been recognized.

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April 4, 2011

 

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