Madison Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, November 22, 1903
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Russell, Jr.
Constable William Russell succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck on the head by a woman wielding an axe, while attempting to serve court papers. The court papers were the result of the woman failing to pay for furniture.
The 33-year-old woman was charged with Constable Russell's murder and sentenced to life in prison. She died in prison on April 18, 1905, from tuberculosis.
Constable Russell was a veteran of the Army of the Confederate States of America and served in the Civil War. He had previously served as a deputy for the Madison County Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Edged weapon; Axe
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsConstable Russell,
On today, the 112th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Madison.
R.I.P.
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