John Holmes

Death by Force

In the small, isolated mining town of National, Nevada, Deputy Sheriff John Holmes, a male, was the sole presence of law and order. On the night of August 27, 1910, while making his customary rounds, he encountered a volatile situation. An intoxicated man, armed with a rifle, was menacing the citizens of the town.

Without hesitation, Deputy Holmes confronted the man, intending to disarm and arrest him to restore peace. However, in the ensuing struggle, the man fired his rifle, striking Ho ...Read More

Deputy Sheriff John Holmes