Daviess County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, June 17, 1899
Add to My HeroesLuther Robinson
Deputy Constable Luther Robinson was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest several drunk subjects who were causing a disturbance at Powers Station (modern-day Maceo).
As he attempted to place one of the men under arrest another person in the group shot him in the leg. He was then attacked and stabbed several times, including a deep wound in his neck. He died several minutes later.
The two brothers who attacked him were convicted of murder and sentenced to 21 years in prison. They received a second trial in which one of them was convicted again and sentenced to life in prison.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Constable Robinson,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Daviess County.
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