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Town Marshal Allen Belcher | Malden Marshal's Office, West Virginia
Malden Marshal's Office, West Virginia

Town Marshal

Allen Belcher

Malden Marshal's Office, West Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 15, 1881

Biographical Info

Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 15, 1881
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Pardoned in 1886

Town Marshal Allen Belcher was shot and killed by a notorious criminal who also attempted to shoot the mayor in the same incident.

The 64-year-old suspect was taken into custody and charged with the murder. The townspeople formed a mob and attempted to lynch him. In January 1882 the subject was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. He was granted a new trial, convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 11 years. On December 14th, 1886, he was pardoned by Governor Emanuel W. Wilson.

Town Marshal Belcher was survived by his wife and eight children.