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James Leonard Holland

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet town of Booneville, Arkansas, a tragic event unfolded on Christmas Day in 1906, forever marking the community. James Leonard Holland, a 31-year-old White male, served his community as a Deputy Chief Marshal. On that holiday, he was called away from his family to address a disturbance caused by an intoxicated man.

The situation escalated when Holland attempted to arrest the individual. A struggle ensued, and in the chaos, the suspect managed to gain control of Holland's own re ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Leonard Holland

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Booneville

    AR

    1906-12-25

    31

    James

    Leonard Holland

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/13/2025

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