Patrolman Albert Miller

Albert Miller

Patrolman Albert Miller was beaten to death after being called from home to quell a disturbance two doors down from his house.

Several people were attempting to gain entranc to a party uninvited. As Patrolman Miller emerged from his home drowsy and half dressed the crowd began to jeer him and attacked him. One of the men struck him in the head with a piece of fence, crushing his skull. Three men were subsequently convicted of manslaughter and sentencd to prison.

Patrolman Miller had been with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife, who witnessed the entire incident, and son.