Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, August 29, 1919
Add to My HeroesJay Lemeul Forehand
Sheriff Forehand was shot and killed as he and a deputy attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for attempted murder. The suspect was arrested three days later and taken to the Gadsden County Jail. He was convicted of Sheriff Forehand's murder and sentenced to death and executed.
Sheriff Forehand was survived by his wife and five young children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsSheriff Forehand,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Liberty County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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