Sheriff Jay Lemeul Forehand

Sheriff Jay Lemeul Forehand | Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida
Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida
Sheriff Jay Lemeul Forehand

Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, August 29, 1919

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Jay Lemeul Forehand

Sheriff Forehand was shot and killed as he and a deputy attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for attempted murder. The suspect was arrested three days later and taken to the Gadsden County Jail. He was convicted of Sheriff Forehand's murder and sentenced to death and executed.

Sheriff Forehand was survived by his wife and five young children.

Bio

  • Age 44
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Executed
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Sheriff Forehand,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Liberty County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 29, 2019

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