Carmi Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, February 4, 1880
Add to My HeroesWilliam F. Miller
Marshal William Miller was stabbed to death by a prisoner in the city jail.
Marshal Miller had arrested the man earlier in the day for public drunkenness and had returned to the jail to check on the man. The suspect pulled out a shoe knife and stabbed Marshal Miller. Although wounded, Marshal Miller chased the suspect and captured him. Marshal Miller succumbed to his wounds nine days later. The suspect was sentenced to life.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Monday, January 26, 1880
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsCity Marshall Miller's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 8-23-16 to honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)
August 23, 2016
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