Blucher Soyars

Death by Force

In the autumn of 1932, a scene of violence and tragedy unfolded in the small town of Russellville, Kentucky, culminating in the death of 57-year-old Blucher Soyars. On October 15th of that year, Soyars, who held the positions of superintendent of the Russellville waterworks and special deputy sheriff, was involved in a fatal altercation with a federal prohibition investigator.

The events leading to the deadly encounter began when a team of prohibition agents, including a 49-year-old inves ...Read More

Policeman Blucher Soyars

Frank A. Mather | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives