Policeman Marion Clifton "Pop" Nettles, Sr., Walterboro Police Department, South Carolina

Policeman Marion Clifton "Pop" Nettles, Sr.

Walterboro Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Friday, December 23, 1949

Marion 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

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Officer 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