Daviess County Detention Center, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, July 13, 1884
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Lucas
Jailer Lucas was shot and killed while attempting to protect to the jail from a mob of over 200 citizens who were trying to remove an inmate to hang him. As some of the residents began to assault Jailer Lucas he opened fire with his revolver, killing two citizens. Other citizens in the mob opened fire on Jailer Lucas, killing him, before removing the prisoner and killing him as well.
Jailer Lucas was survived by his wife and six children. He was a Confederate Civil War Veteran who served as a private with Major John Mosby's Rangers. On November 21, 1863, he was captured near Culpepper, Virginia, and sent to prison at Point Lookout, Maryland.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Two shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsJailer Lucas,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Daviess County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 13, 2024
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