John T. Crum

Death by Force

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 ...Read More

Officer John T. Crum, Danville Police Department, Kentucky

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