Deputy Sheriff Robert Wesley Crain

Deputy Sheriff Robert Wesley Crain | Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
Deputy Sheriff Robert Wesley Crain

Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, March 3, 1923

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Robert Wesley Crain

Deputy Robert Crain and Deputy Wiley Pierce were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men for making moonshine.

One of the men produced a handgun and opened fire, killing both deputies. The suspects attempted to hide Deputy Crain's body under the carcass of a dead cow and they buried Deputy Pierce's body in a swamp.

Both men were convicted of the murders and sentenced to death on March 23, 1923. One of the men was hanged on August 31, 1923.

Deputy Crain was survived by his wife and four children. Deputy Crain is buried in Morris Cemetery, Washington Parrish, Louisiana.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to death
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