Walter Richardson

Death by Force

On December 19, 1900, Town Marshal Walter E. Richardson, aged 33, was tragically killed in Gulfport, Mississippi. Richardson was responding to a disturbance of the peace call when he encountered a disorderly male. While dealing with the situation, two younger males approached him from behind and shot him three times in the back. The suspects were identified as Albert Lewis, his son Joseph Lewis, and a nephew. Joseph Lewis was captured the next day and charged with the murder.

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Town Marshal Walter E. Richardson

Town Marshal Walter E Richardson (1867-1900) - Find a Grave

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