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Constable John Holton | Augusta Police Department, Kentucky
Augusta Police Department, Kentucky

Constable

John Holton

Augusta Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Monday, November 24, 1845

Biographical Info

Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: November 24, 1845
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Arrested

Constable Holton was stabbed several times and had his throat slit while he was attempting to serve a warrant. The warrant was still in Holton's pocket when his body was found. The suspect was arrested.

Constable Holton was survived by his wife and child.