Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, August 12, 1924
Newt D. Boles
Sheriff Newt Boles was shot and killed on a farm near Hollister by a man he arrested for robbing a bank in Protem.
The suspect surrendered to authorities near Branson two days later. A woman who owned the farm was also arrested when it was discovered that she slipped the pistol to the suspect that he used to kill Sheriff Boles.
On December 5th, 1924, the suspect was convicted of Sheriff Boles' murder and sentenced to life in prison. The woman was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 12 years.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 6 ReflectionsThis was my great grandpa, he is buried in the Garrison cemetery.
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Great granddaughter
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