Town Marshal B. M. Millstead, Richton Police Department, Mississippi

Town Marshal B. M. Millstead

Richton Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, April 17, 1920

B. M. Millstead

Town Marshal B.M. Millstead was shot and killed while escorting a sheriff's deputy home.

The deputy had just been assaulted and beaten by a group of men. The men then attacked and shot Marshal Millstead. Seven subjects were arrested in connection with his murder. The man who shot him was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Marshal Millstead was survived by his wife and one child.

Bio

Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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We cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without paying tribute to our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 97th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

April 8, 2017