Deputy Sheriff J. C. Crain, Miller County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Deputy Sheriff J. C. Crain

Miller County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Friday, October 21, 1932

J. C. Crain

Deputy Crain and Deputy Melvin Brackman were shot and killed in an ambush while attempting to arrest a bootlegger. The ambush occurred at the intersection of two rural county roads in southern Miller County. Deputy Crain succumbed to his wounds two days after the shooting. The suspect was later apprehended.

The suspect was convicted of one count of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled July 5, 1937.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, October 19, 1932
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled In 1937

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