Columbus Croy

Death by Force

Columbus Lafayette Croy, who served as the Town Marshal of Woodburn, Indiana, tragically lost his life on June 7, 1907, at the age of 44. On that fateful night, Marshal Croy was at home asleep when he was alerted to a burglary in progress at a store located just 500 feet from his residence. Responding to the call of duty, he approached the store, where one of the suspects ordered him to stop. Despite the warning, Marshal Croy continued to advance, prompting the suspect to open fire. Marshal Croy ...Read More