William B. Renfro

Death by Force

Chief of Police William B. Renfro, aged 41, tragically lost his life on June 16, 1906, in Dorchester, Virginia. On the evening of his death, Chief Renfro was investigating the sounds of pistol shots near the town's churches. While walking with his wife, he decided to approach the area where the shots were heard. During his investigation, he encountered two strangers and, growing suspicious, began to question them. As he prepared to search the men, one of them produced a pistol and shot Chief Ren ...Read More

Chief of Police William B. Renfro

William B Renfro (unknown-1906) - Find a Grave Memorial

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