Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, September 7, 1922
Add to My HeroesWilliam Wiley Obediah Wilson
Deputy Sheriff William Wilson was beaten to death by a man he had just arrested for disturbing the peace.
As he walked the man to jail, the man asked if he could go home to get a change of clothes, and Deputy Wilson permitted it. As they entered his home the man suddenly attached Deputy Wilson and beat him to death with a club.
The man was arrested and charged with murder, but was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter and sentenced to 45 years. He was paroled on January 3, 1944.
Deputy Wilson was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Paroled in 1944
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Wilson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cherokee County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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