Special Agent Jess Anderson, Illinois Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent Jess Anderson

Illinois Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Monday, September 11, 1950

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Jess Anderson

Special Agent Jess Anderson was beaten to death as he attempted to arrest a man who was breaking into a boxcar between 13th Street and 14th Street, in Louisville, Kentucky.

He suffered a fractured skull in the assault before the subject stole his service revolver and belonging and then placed his body on the railroad tracks. His body was run over by a train a short time later.

The 42-year-old man who murdered him was arrested in Youngstown, Ohio in March 1951. He was returned to Louisville, confessed to the murder, and was sentenced to life.

Special Agent Anderson had served with the Illinois Central Railroad Police for 25 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and five siblings.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Location Kentucky
Weapon Person
Offender Sentenced to life

larceny, trespasser

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