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Town Marshal Joseph W. Smith, aged 47, lost his life on August 17, 1910, in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a suspect involved in a robbery.
The incident occurred during Marshal Smith's efforts to apprehend the robbery suspect. Despite his bravery, he was unable to complete the arrest as he was shot and killed in the process.
The suspect responsible for Marshal Smith's death was later apprehended, convicted of his murder, and subsequently ex ...Read More
The incident occurred during Marshal Smith's efforts to apprehend the robbery suspect. Despite his bravery, he was unable to complete the arrest as he was shot and killed in the process.
The suspect responsible for Marshal Smith's death was later apprehended, convicted of his murder, and subsequently ex ...Read More
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Joseph Smith
Male
White / Caucasian
Bay-minette
AL
1910-08-17
47
Joseph
Smith
Yes
11/18/2025
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Does anyone else find it incredibly brave that Marshal Joseph W. Smith was still committed to his du... ...Read More
05/29/2023
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