Morris County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Saturday, May 12, 1900
Add to My HeroesJames Edward Roberts
Deputized Civilian James Roberts was shot and killed while he and another member of a posse searched for two escaped prisoners from Marysville.
The shooting occurred when the two posse members were on a railroad bridge near Dunlap. When Mr. Roberts looked over the edge of the bridge, he was shot by one of the suspects who was hiding underneath.
The two escapees were apprehended two days later. One of the men was sentenced to life in prison, but escaped twice. After returning to jail in 1918, he escaped again in 1920.
Deputy Roberts was survived by his wife and several children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Morris County.
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