Sheriff Dona Arnett, Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Sheriff Dona Arnett

Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, September 26, 1959

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Dona Arnett

Sheriff Dona Arnett was intentionally struck and killed as he walked along Route 7 near his home in Royalton. Two men who had previously been arrested by Sheriff Arnett had planned to go to his home to murder him.

As they approached the home they saw him walking along the street. They waited until he was in a more isolated area, turned around, and struck him. They then ran over him a second time before fleeing.

Both suspects were later arrested by the Kentucky State Police and charged with murder. The 22-year-old driver was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.

Sheriff Arnett was serving his second year of a four year term as sheriff.

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Age 62
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to life

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Papaw, three years ago I retired after 20 years of service with the Kentucky Department of Corrections. Last year I started working for the same agency that you served as sheriff over 60 years ago.

Certified Court Security Officer and Great Grandson Tommy S. Campbell

June 11, 2024