Schoharie County Sheriff's Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, October 9, 1818
William Huddleston
Deputy Huddleston was killed when he went to a residence to serve papers and collect a fine. The occupant of the residence beat Deputy Huddleston to death with a wooden stake, then buried his body in a shallow grave. The suspect buried Deputy Huddleston on his farm and then fled to Canada on Deputy Huddleston's horse. He was returned to New York where he was convicted of Deputy Huddleston's murder and hung on March 19, 1819.
Deputy Huddleston had been with the Schoharie County Sheriff's Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Executed in 1819
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsI said a little prayer today for Deputy Huddleston and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO!
Robyn Wilkes
October 7, 2015
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