Sheriff Clarence Taylor, Owsley County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Sheriff Clarence Taylor

Owsley County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, March 27, 1954

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Clarence Taylor

Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Robert Hensley were shot and killed while investigating a truck that was stuck in a ditch on the side of a roadway. Three men, two a father and son, were apprehended. Four years later after several postponements and changes of venues they were tried and acquitted.

Sheriff Taylor was survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters.

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Age 40
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

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Sheriff Taylor,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Deputy Sheriff for your service and sacrifice for the citizens the citizens of Owsley County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 27, 2024