Henry Rickey

Death by Force

Marshal Henry R. Rickey, serving as the City Marshal of Clarence, Missouri, met a tragic end on January 10, 1909, after succumbing to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day. The incident occurred while Marshal Rickey and his son, who also served as his deputy, were investigating a break-in at a local clothing store. They discovered a stash of new clothes in a nearby railroad yard and decided to stake out the location. As they emerged from their hiding spot, two men approached, and one of them ...Read More

City Marshal Henry R. Rickey

Henry R. Rickey - Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial