Marshal Riley Bowman Wright

In the winter of 1904, the town of Winnfield, Louisiana, was rocked by the violent death of one of its own lawmen. Marshal Riley Bowman Wright, a 35-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated deputy marshal known for his commitment to upholding the law in Winn Parish. His life was cut tragically short on the 21st of February while in the line of duty. On that fateful day, Marshal Wright was attempting to apprehend a suspect who was operating an illegal establishment, colloquially known as a 'blind ...

Deputy Marshal Riley Bowman Wright, Sr.

Reflections for Deputy Marshal Riley Bowman Wright, Sr.