Jailer Floyd Coberly, Denton County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Jailer Floyd Coberly

Denton County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, February 23, 1897

Floyd Coberly

Jailer Floyd Coberly was making his rounds in the jail when he was attacked by an inmate who was attempting to escape.

The inmate beat Jailer Coberly with a piece of firewood , fatally injuring him.

The inmate was convicted of murder and hanged February 18, 1898.

Jailer Coberly was 35 years old and had served for only 10 days at the time of his death.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 1 week
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object; Firewood
Offender Executed in 1898

Most Recent Reflection

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Mr. Coberly,
On today, the 119th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Denton County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 23, 2016