City Marshal Edwin "Ed" Whitaker

City Marshal Edwin
Georgetown Police Department, Ohio
City Marshal Edwin "Ed" Whitaker

Georgetown Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, May 25, 1887

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Edwin "Ed" Whitaker

City Marshal Ed Whitaker was shot and killed as he was walking down a local street with his wife.

The suspect, who was angry because Marshal Whitaker had arrested him several times, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison January 18, 1888.

City Marshal Whitaker was survived by his wife and three children. He was a Civil War Veteran who served as a private with the 177th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company H.

Bio

  • Age 56
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of City Marshal Edwin "Ed" Whitaker of the Georgetown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

May 25, 2021

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