Constable Sam Dewitt Linn, Jefferson County Constable's Office, Alabama

Constable Sam Dewitt Linn

Jefferson County Constable's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, April 21, 1951

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Sam Dewitt Linn

Constable Sam Linn and Chief of Police Santford Howton were shot and killed after they responded to investigate reports of drinking and illegal gambling in the Alden Village mining camp.

The officers had arrested nine men for gambling and released them on a written promise to appear in court. As they walked back toward their car to leave one of the men they had charged opened fire on them, striking both officers in the backs of their heads.

The suspect was convicted of both murders and executed on May 2, 1952.

Constable Linn was survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters.

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Age 61
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Executed in 1952

gambling

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 61rst anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 4, 2012

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