Watchman John Osborne, Cleveland Marshal's Office, Ohio

Watchman John Osborne

Cleveland Marshal's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, December 1, 1853

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Watchman Osborne was stabbed to death while on foot patrol with another watchman on Superior Street Hill.

An intoxicated man approached the two from behind and stabbed Watchman Osborne in the neck without being provoked. The other watchman clubbed the suspect and took him into custody. Watchman Osborne succumbed to his wounds three days later.

The man was sentenced to death by hanging in June 1854.

He was survived by his wife.

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Age 31
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Incident Date Sunday, November 20, 1853
Weapon Edged weapon
Offender Sentenced to death

ambush, EDP

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Watchman John Osborne of the Cleveland Marshal's Office, Ohio, and the additional 78 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 1, 2024