James H. Jenkins Murdered / Death by Force in Jonesboro, Arkansas age 57

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On December 11, 1928, Deputy Sheriff James H. Jenkins, aged 57, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest three youths for liquor violations in Craighead County, Arkansas. The suspects, aged 15, 16, and 18, resisted arrest, leading to a confrontation that resulted in Deputy Jenkins' death.

Following the incident, all three youths were apprehended and charged with second-degree murder. Each was convicted and sentenced to 21 years in prison. The youngest offender, aged 15, was paroled ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

James H. Jenkins

gender

Male

city

Jonesboro

state

AR

Date of Death

1928-12-11

Age at Death

57

First Name

James

Last Name

H. Jenkins

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/30/2024

James H. Jenkins
Death by Force

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