James E. Basham

Death by Force

Officer James E. Basham, aged 47, tragically lost his life on April 19, 1908, in Warrensburg, Missouri. The incident occurred at the Hotel Estes, where Officer Basham, along with City Marshal James Ryan and another officer, attempted to disarm a deranged man. The confrontation turned deadly when the man opened fire, resulting in the deaths of both Officer Basham and Marshal Ryan, and wounding the third officer.

The suspect, believed to be under the influence of alcohol and possibly cocain ...Read More

Warrensburg Township, Johnson County, Missouri Genealogy Trails

1908 Warrensburg Missouri History, Chief of Police and Deputy Gunned Down in the Hotel Estes, South Holden Street

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