George` Hoffman Murdered in Windsor, Vermont age 46

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On April 29, 1900, Deputy Sheriff George W. Hoffman, aged 46, succumbed to injuries sustained during an attempted arrest of two escaped inmates in Woodstock, Vermont. The escapees, a father and son aged 53 and 29 respectively, had fled the county jail. Around 7 a.m. on April 27, Deputy Hoffman and the Sheriff located the fugitives at a campfire in the surrounding woods. As they approached, the younger suspect opened fire, striking Deputy Hoffman. Despite returning fire, both officers were unable ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

George` Hoffman

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Windsor

state

VT

Date of Death

1900-04-29

Age at Death

46

First Name

George`

Last Name

Hoffman

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/27/2024

George` Hoffman
Murdered

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