Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, September 26, 1959
Add to My HeroesDona Arnett
Sheriff Dona Arnett was intentionally struck and killed as he walked along Route 7 near his home in Royalton. Two men who had previously been arrested by Sheriff Arnett had planned to go to his home to murder him.
As they approached the home they saw him walking along the street. They waited until he was in a more isolated area, turned around, and struck him. They then ran over him a second time before fleeing.
Both suspects were later arrested by the Kentucky State Police and charged with murder. The 22-year-old driver was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Sheriff Arnett was serving his second year of a four year term as sheriff.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsPapaw, three years ago I retired after 20 years of service with the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Last year I started working for the same agency that you served as sheriff over 60 years ago.
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