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William Coffey

Death by Force
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In the small town of Greensburg, Kentucky, a somber event unfolded on Saturday, December 11, 1909, forever marking the community. William Vernon Coffey, a 31-year-old White/Caucasian male serving as the Green County Jailer, met an untimely and violent end. His death occurred in the public square as he was performing his civic duty, attempting to arrest a man who was drunk and causing a public disturbance. With the town marshal being out of town, the responsibility fell to Coffey to handle the si ...Read More
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  • William Coffey Obituary | Oct 26, 2020 | Hardinsburg, KY
    • Victim Details

    William Coffey

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Greensburg

    KY

    1909-12-11

    31

    William

    Coffey

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been taken aback by how young Jailer William Vernon Coffey was when he was killed? J... ...Read More
    10/18/2024
    I'm really feeling for the family of Jailer William Coffey, especially considering the timing of his... ...Read More
    05/09/2024
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