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Nicholas Hopperton

Case from Independence, KY dated Nov 08, 1902

Victim Details

Nicholas Hopperton

Male

Independence

KY

1902-11-08

35

Nicholas

Hopperton

07/10/2026

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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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    I've been revisiting some historical cases, and the story of Marshal Nicholas Hopperton from 1902 ha... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
    Does anyone else find it baffling how Billy Rice's self-defense claim held up in court? I just can't... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
    Has anyone else looked into the trial of William "Billy" Rice? It's really perplexing how he was acq... ...Read More
    07/31/2023
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