Town Marshal Sam Voglesong, Falmouth Police Department, Kentucky

Town Marshal Sam Voglesong

Falmouth Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, October 17, 1890

Sam Voglesong

Town Marshal Sam Voglesong was shot and killed from ambush as he entered the door to his home. Two brothers and another man were arrested a short time later and charged with his murder. The brothers had vowed to get even with the marshal over a previous encounter in which Marshal Voglesong shot one of the brothers.

Two of the suspects were found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison June 20, 1891. The other suspect, who turned state's evidence, went free.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 119th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

October 17, 2009