Town Marshal Joseph W. Smith, Bay Minette Police Department, Alabama

Town Marshal Joseph W. Smith

Bay Minette Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Wednesday, August 17, 1910

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Joseph W. Smith

Marshal Joseph Smith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect.

The man was convicted of murdering Marshal Smith and executed by hanging in the Baldwin County Jail on May 31, 1912.

Marshal Smith was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 47
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1912

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Town Marshal Smith,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bay Minette.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 17, 2025