Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Monday, April 1, 1878
Add to My HeroesGeorge Hindman
Deputy George Hindman and Sheriff William Brady were shot and killed by the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid and his gang as they walked down the street in front of the county courthouse. Billy the Kid was later shot and killed.
The outlaw gang was responsible for the murders of several other law enforcement officers over the course of several years.
Deputy Hindman is buried with Sheriff Brady on private property on what was Sheriff Brady's ranch east of Lincoln, New Mexico at the Brady-Hindman burial site.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsYou have a truely remarkable police force when they remember fallen officers Like George Hindman who died so many years ago. For me it is truely moving. George Hindman was my great great uncle. My grandmother was Marie Hindman. I visited Lincoln as a child of about six. George Hindman still has many family members or decendants living in Texas. My name is Olin Boese and may God watch over all of your officers.
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Charles Olin Boese III
Great Great Nephew
May 24, 2015
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