Officer Jesse Edward Mills, Greenville Police Department, North Carolina

Officer Jesse Edward Mills

Greenville Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, August 16, 1952

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Jesse Edward Mills

Officer Mills was shot and killed when he surprised two burglars inside of a laundry and dry cleaning business. Two U.S. Marines, ages 19 and 20, were arrested and charged with his murder 10 days later.

Both men were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 15, 1952. One was paroled in January of 1970 and the other suspect was paroled in April of 1984.

Officer Mills is survived by two children.

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Age 50
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1970 and 1984

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Rest in peace Officer Mills. Such a shame and disgust both men were paroled as your family has had to endure such a crying loss of a beloved hero and father.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 18, 2022