Walterboro Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, December 23, 1949
Add to My HeroesMarion Clifton "Pop" Nettles, Sr.
Policeman Marion Nettles was stabbed to death while walking a subject to jail after arresting him.
The subject produced a knife and stabbed Policeman Nettles in the head, neck, and chest. Policeman Nettles succumbed to his wounds approximately 45 minutes later.
The 48-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Policeman Nettles was survived by his wife and at least one son. Another son, Patrolman Norris Nettles, a patrolman with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, died in the line of duty on January 4, 1942.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsOfficer Nettles,
On today, the 63rd anniversary of your death I would justl like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Walterboro. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 23, 2012
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