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Elijah F. Lige Hoskins

Case from Crab-orchard, KY dated Dec 23, 1911

Victim Details

Elijah F. Lige Hoskins

Male

Crab-orchard

KY

1911-12-23

38

Elijah

F. Lige Hoskins

07/13/2026

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In the waning days of December 1911, a violent altercation in the small town of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, claimed the life of Deputy Marshal Elijah F. 'Lige' Hoskins, a 38-year-old male. The fatal incident began on the evening of December 23rd at a local soft drink stand. An ongoing feud escalated, and Hoskins, aware of the potential for violence, went to investigate the disturbance.

Upon his arrival, Hoskins was confronted by Walter Wallin. When Hoskins refused to remove his hand from his ...
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the family of Deputy Marshal Hoskins. Losing a loved one, especiall... ...Read More
    05/23/2024
    I was recently reading about the tragic events surrounding Deputy Marshal Elijah F. Hoskins, and one... ...Read More
    10/03/2023
    Has anyone looked into the public reaction at the time surrounding Jake Wallin's acquittal? I imagin... ...Read More
    03/14/2023
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