M.G. Goodwin

Death by Force

In the late summer of 1931, the community of Blytheville, Arkansas, was shaken by the violent death of its Chief of Police, Marion Gustavus Goodwin. A 53-year-old white male, Goodwin was a respected figure who had dedicated seven years to the Blytheville Police Department. On September 22nd, while investigating a series of home burglaries that had plagued the area, Chief Goodwin identified and moved to arrest a suspect believed to be responsible for the crimes.

As the arrest unfolded, Chi ...Read More

Chief of Police M. G. Goodwin - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

Chief of Police M. G. Goodwin - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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