Beattyville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, December 18, 1933
Add to My HeroesFloyd Hensley
Night Marshal Floyd Hensley was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk in public.
During the arrest the man produced a handgun and shot Marshal Hensley in the neck, killing him instantly. The man was arrested a short time later and immediately transferred to the Madison County Jail to prevent him from being lynched.
The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was eventually released and was killed when he was struck by a passenger train on November 22, 1949.
Marshal Hensley had only served with the Beattyville Police Department for three months. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsNight Marshal Hensley,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Beattyville.
R.I.P.
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