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On a cold Christmas Eve in 1900, a dedicated lawman, John B. Usher, a 33-year-old White male, met a violent end in the line of duty in Mayfield, Kentucky. As a Graves County Deputy Sheriff, Usher was known for his commitment to upholding the law, a resolve that would tragically cost him his life on that fateful day.
The series of events leading to his untimely death began when he and the sheriff set out to serve a warrant in the southwest section of Mayfield. The warrant was for a violati ...Read More
The series of events leading to his untimely death began when he and the sheriff set out to serve a warrant in the southwest section of Mayfield. The warrant was for a violati ...Read More
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John Usher
Male
White / Caucasian
Mayfield
KY
1900-12-24
33
John
Usher
12/03/2025
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It's devastating to think about the risks law enforcement officers like Deputy John B. Usher faced b... ...Read More
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
I've been diving into the story of John B. Usher, and it really puts into perspective how dangerous ... ...Read More
06/08/2024
06/08/2024
It's really important to remember the human side of these historical cases, and Deputy Usher's story... ...Read More
03/30/2024
03/30/2024
