Butts County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, November 23, 1925
James Edwin McNair
County Policeman James McNair was shot and killed as he and several officers raided a liquor still.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. During the next six years he was awarded five retrials, each one ending with a conviction of murder and another death sentence. On January 10, 1933, Governor Richard Russell commuted his sentence to life.
The Butts County Police Department no longer exist.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, County Policeman McNair. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
March 24, 2012
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