In the quiet hills of Baxter, Kentucky, a tragedy unfolded that would leave a lasting mark on the community. Green Rose, a 28-year-old man, found his life cut short on March 29, 1911, the victim of a sudden and violent ambush. A railroad detective for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department, Rose was a figure of authority and a protector of the peace in a rugged region. His dedication to his duty, however, made him a target.
On the evening of March 25, 1911, while on duty,
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