Pleasant Eugene Holt

Death by Force

Pleasant Eugene Holt, a 55-year-old white male, served as the Night Marshal for the Villa Rica Police Department in Georgia. On the night of April 18, 1908, Holt was performing his duties when he encountered an intoxicated man who was recklessly firing a gun within the city limits. As Marshal Holt attempted to arrest the man, the situation escalated tragically. The intoxicated individual shot Holt three times, resulting in his immediate death. This incident marked a significant loss for the Vill ...Read More

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