In the small town of Independence, Kentucky, Marshal Nicholas Hopperton, a 35-year-old man, met a tragic and violent end on a Saturday, November 8, 1902. Known to the community as 'Nick,' he had served as the town marshal for a year, earning the respect and affection of the local citizens. On that fateful day, Hopperton was in the process of escorting a man named William 'Billy' Rice out of town due to his intoxication.
As they reached the town line, the situation escalated dramatically.
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