Night Marshal Floyd Hensley, Beattyville Police Department, Kentucky

Night Marshal Floyd Hensley

Beattyville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, December 18, 1933

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Floyd Hensley

Night Marshal Floyd Hensley was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk in public.

During the arrest the man produced a handgun and shot Marshal Hensley in the neck, killing him instantly. The man was arrested a short time later and immediately transferred to the Madison County Jail to prevent him from being lynched.

The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was eventually released and was killed when he was struck by a passenger train on November 22, 1949.

Marshal Hensley had only served with the Beattyville Police Department for three months. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

alcohol violation, arrest attempt

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Night Marshal Hensley,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Beattyville.

R.I.P.
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December 18, 2023