Josiah Hazen

Death by Force

In the summer of 1899, the life of Josiah "Joe" Hazen, a 45-year-old White/Caucasian male and the widely respected sheriff of Converse County, Wyoming, was cut tragically short. His death stemmed from his unwavering dedication to the law, a quality that had defined his career. The series of events leading to his demise began on June 2, 1899, when members of the notorious Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, a group of outlaws also known as the Wild Bunch, brazenly robbed a Union Pacific train near Wilcox, Wyo ...Read More

Sheriff Josiah "Joe" Hazen

Sheriff Josiah Hazen - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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