Town Marshal J. Matt Willard, Flovilla Marshal's Office, Georgia

Town Marshal J. Matt Willard

Flovilla Marshal's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, June 2, 1912

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J. Matt Willard

Town Marshal Matt Willard was shot and killed from ambush as he stood in a cotton patch in the outskirts of Flovilla at an early morning hour. Bloodhounds led the Butts County Sheriff to the home of a man who was arrested and charged with his murder.

Town Marshal Willard had problems with the suspect for several years. The suspect maintained that he was innocent even though there was a witness to the crime. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison February 27, 1913. He was paroled on April 21, 1921. On August 25, 1932, he was killed by a freight train in Flovilla. Officials think he fell asleep on the track.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1921

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GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 2, 2015