Bastrop Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Monday, August 21, 1944
Add to My HeroesDavid Madison White, Sr.
Officer David White was beaten to death while escorting a prisoner to the city's jail. The prisoner attacked Officer White, took his service weapon, and then beat him to death with the weapon.
Several days later a posse captured the suspect in Mcgeehe, Arkansas. He was convicted of murder and executed in the electric chair on June 16, 1945.
Officer White had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Executed in 1945
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer White,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bastrop. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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