Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, April 27, 1909
Add to My HeroesClaude Hensley
Chief Claude Hensley was stabbed to death as he attempted to break up a fight at a local theatre. He was attending the theatre when the fight broke out between several patrons. He was stabbed six times as he attempted to separate the men.
The man who stabbed him was arrested.
Chief Hensley was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsDear Grandfather,
What a loss your passing was to my father and the rest of the family. Your memory and bravery remains very much alive.
Great love from your grand-daughter,
Kriss
Conice Kriss Hensley
grand-daughter
March 31, 2019
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