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Deputy Sheriff Green Watkins | Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff

Green Watkins

Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch: Saturday, July 23, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/23/1921

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Arrested

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Deputy Sheriff Green Watkins was shot and killed as he and a posse searched for a still.

The posse was ambushed by several moonshiners. Deputy Watkins and a 14-year-old boy were killed and another deputy was wounded in the shootout. Two men were eventually arrested and charged with murder, but several trials ended in hung juries and it is unknown if they were ever convicted.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. I am privileged to be the first to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91rst anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 30, 2012

 

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