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In the spring of 1911, the town of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was rocked by the violent death of its esteemed Chief of Police, Joseph E. 'Joe' Arnold. A 59-year-old male, Arnold was a respected figure in the community, known for his dedication to upholding the law. His life was cut short on March 15th of that year in a confrontation that stemmed from a disagreement with a fellow lawman.

The fatal encounter began to unfold following the arrest of two individuals for the possession of illegal ...Read More
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Victim Details

Joseph E. Joe Arnold

Male

Murfreesboro

TN

1911-03-15

59

Joseph

E. Joe Arnold

01/04/2026