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In the early 20th century, a male law enforcement officer named Charles Hoard was killed in the line of duty in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. On December 12, 1907, Officer Hoard had arrested three men for drunkenness. While in his custody, one of the men, a popular young attorney, shot and killed him. The weapon used was a gun of an unknown type.
The suspect was charged with murder and released on a $5,000 bond, claiming self-defense. His first trial resulted in a hung jury. A second trial was ...Read More
The suspect was charged with murder and released on a $5,000 bond, claiming self-defense. His first trial resulted in a hung jury. A second trial was ...Read More
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Charles Hoard
Male
Hopkinsville
KY
1907-12-12
Charles
Hoard
12/03/2025
Forum Posts (2)
It’s truly sobering to reflect on the trust that communities place in their local law enforcement ... ...Read More
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
I recently dove deeper into the case of Officer Charles Hoard from Hopkinsville, and something reall... ...Read More
11/22/2023
11/22/2023
