Chief Deputy Samuel Jasper Luckett, Warren County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

Chief Deputy Samuel Jasper Luckett

Warren County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

End of Watch Tuesday, May 11, 1943

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Samuel Jasper Luckett

Deputy Luckett was shot and killed when he and another deputy went to a home to serve a warrant. As Deputy Luckett read the warrant to the suspect he suddenly drew a pistol and shot him. The suspect was captured by state troopers later that night near Vicksburg.

The 44-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and executed by electrocution on May 19, 1944.

Deputy Luckett was survived by his wife and four children.

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Age 63
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Executed in 1944

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Chief Deputy Luckett,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Warren County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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May 11, 2023