Union County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, April 14, 1897
Add to My HeroesJames Green
Deputy Constable James Green was shot and killed as he and another county constable escorted two prisoners to jail. The men had been arrested for robbing the post office at DeKoven several weeks earlier.
As the group neared DeKoven, the two suspects fled into the woods and ran to a nearby cabin where they previously hidden a Winchester rifle. As the constables were approaching the cabin one of the men opened fire, killing Deputy Green. A posse surrounded the cabin but the two men were able to escape. They were apprehended three months later. Both were charged with murder.
One suspect was tried and acquitted. The other suspect, a cousin of Frank and Jesse James, was never tried for murder but did receive a 15 year sentence for several robberies. He escaped from prison in July of 1898. A year later there was a unsuccessful attempt to capture him in North Carolina. It is not known if he was ever captured.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Winchester
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 115th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 14, 2012
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