Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams

Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams | Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams | Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams | Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams | Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky
Deputy Sheriff William Harrison Reams

Laurel County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, November 21, 1854

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William Harrison Reams

Deputy Sheriff William Reams was stabbed to death while breaking up a disturbance.

Despite his wounds, he was able to ride home to his family before dying with his wife by his side.

Deputy Reams was survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
  • Offender Not available
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Deputy Sheriff Reams,
On today, the 170th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Laurel County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 21, 2024

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