Haleyville Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, September 5, 1908
Add to My HeroesBentley MacFarland Burnett
Marshal Bentley Burnett was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner jail. Another man approached him from behind and demanded that he release the prisoner
When Marshal Burnett refused, the man shot him in the head, killing him.
The 35-year-old suspect, who claimed self defense, was tried and acquitted. He died two years later.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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