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Marshal Thadeaus Benton Gillis, a 66-year-old law enforcement officer from Summit, Mississippi, tragically lost his life on November 19, 1903. Marshal Gillis was a dedicated member of the Summit Police Department, having served for 20 years. His death occurred under violent circumstances while he was performing his duties. On the day of the incident, Marshal Gillis confronted two intoxicated men who were using profane language in the Hyman Mercantile on Robb Street. During the altercation, one o ...Read More
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Thadeaus Benton Gillis
Male
Summit
MS
1903-11-09
66
Thadeaus
Benton Gillis
11/12/2025
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Has anyone looked into the relationship between Governor James K. Vardaman and the shooter's family?... ...Read More
05/22/2024
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Does anyone else find it unsettling that the shooter, from a prominent family, was pardoned by Gover... ...Read More
11/27/2023
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I’ve been thinking a lot about how the aftermath of this case was handled, especially with the sho... ...Read More
05/11/2023
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