John T. Crum

In the spring of 1901, the town of Danville, Kentucky, was shaken by the violent death of one of its own lawmen. John T. Crum, a 53-year-old White/Caucasian male, served as an officer with the Danville Police Department. On April 10, 1901, Officer Crum was tasked with investigating illegal alcohol sales at a local establishment. With four years of service under his belt, he proceeded to the bar to serve a warrant on the owner.

Upon Officer Crum's arrival, the atmosphere in the bar reporte ...

Officer John T. Crum, Danville Police Department, Kentucky

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