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R. D. Hudson

Case from Toms-creek, VA dated Aug 08, 1901

Victim Details

R. D. Hudson

Male

Toms-creek

VA

1901-08-08

R.

D. Hudson

07/08/2026

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In the small community of Toms-creek, Virginia, a tragic and sudden act of violence cut short the life of Chief of Police R. D. Hudson on August 8, 1901. The male lawman was dutifully carrying out his responsibilities outside the Wise County Courthouse when he was fatally wounded. His death stemmed from an encounter with a man he was attempting to place under arrest.

The situation escalated dramatically when the man's 16-year-old son intervened, tragically transforming a tense arrest into ...
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