County Policeman James Edwin McNair, Butts County Police Department, Georgia

County Policeman James Edwin McNair

Butts County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, November 23, 1925

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James Edwin McNair

County Policeman James McNair was shot and killed as he and several officers raided a liquor still.

The suspect, age 42, had recently been released from a prison chain gang where he stayed 20 years. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. During the next six years he was awarded five retrials, each one ending with a conviction of murder and another death sentence. On January 10, 1933, Governor Richard Russell commuted his sentence to life. On August 8, 1937, he escaped from prison. No record if he was captured.

The Butts County Police Department no longer exist.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Officer McNair,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Butts County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 23, 2025