Peter Martin

Death by Force

In the autumn of 1905, a dedicated public servant named Peter Martin, a Caucasian male, met an untimely and violent end in the line of duty. On October 23rd, Constable Martin of the Marion Police Department was tasked with serving a writ of execution at a residence located at 323 7th Avenue in Cedar Rapids. His duty was to remove furniture from the home to satisfy a legal judgment against the homeowner.

As Constable Martin carried out his orders, the female homeowner arrived at the scene. ...Read More

Peter B Martin (1844-1905) - M?morial Find a Grave

Constable Peter B. Martin - National Gun Violence Memorial

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