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Deputy Marshal J. N. Holsonback | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

Deputy Marshal

J. N. Holsonback

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Saturday, January 11, 1902

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 55

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Alabama

Incident Date: 1/11/1902

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Sentenced to 10 years

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Deputy Marshal J.N. Holsonback was shot and killed from ambush after he and his son had arrested a man for operating an illegal distillery near Boaz, Alabama. As they returned to the jail they were ambushed along the road and shot. Deputy Marshal Holsonback was killed instantly and his son was wounded.

The suspect was arrested and charged with the shooting. On October 28, 1905, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 108th 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
January 14, 2010

 

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