Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, May 26, 1892
Add to My HeroesBenjamin F. Wilder
Deputy Sheriff Ben Wilder was shot and killed by a 15-year-old boy he had arrested for petty larceny.
As he was escorted to jail, the suspect produced a pistol and shot Deputy Wilder through the head, instantly killing him.
The suspect, who was apprehended several days later, was convicted of first-degree murder and hanged at the Bibb County Jail in Macon on November 30, 1892.
Deputy Wilder was survived by his wife, two children, parents, and four brothers.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Executed in 1892
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Wilder,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bibb County.
R.I.P.
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