Graves County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, February 8, 1915
Add to My HeroesW. W. Tartt
Constable W.W. Tartt was shot and killed at Melber by a man that he and another constable attempted to arrest for breaking into a house. The suspect was arrested minutes later.
Three nights later a mob of more that 50 men seized the suspect from the county jail at Maysville, hanged him from a tree on the court house lawn, and riddled his body with bullets.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Lynched
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsConstable Tartt,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mason County.
BPA Mike Casey
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February 8, 2025
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