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On a spring night in Paton, Iowa, the quiet was broken by the sound of an explosion. Two men had just blown the safe inside the town's post office, hoping for a quick score. Their actions, however, did not go unnoticed. The town marshal, a White / Caucasian male named James Busby, age 53, quickly responded to the commotion. He was not alone; several armed citizens joined him in a determined pursuit of the fleeing criminals.
The chase led them to a nearby schoolhouse, where the two suspect ...Read More
The chase led them to a nearby schoolhouse, where the two suspect ...Read More
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James W. Busby
Male
White / Caucasian
Paton
IA
1911-05-07
53
James
Busby
11/05/2025
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I came across the story of Town Marshal James W. Busby, and I was struck by how his dedication to hi... ...Read More
11/12/2023
11/12/2023
I’ve been reading about Town Marshal James W. Busby’s murder, and one aspect that's been on my m... ...Read More
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
