City Marshal William F. Miller, Carmi Police Department, Illinois

City Marshal William F. Miller

Carmi Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, February 4, 1880

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William F. Miller

Marshal William Miller was stabbed to death by a prisoner in the city jail.

Marshal Miller had arrested the man earlier in the day for public drunkenness and had returned to the jail to check on the man. The suspect pulled out a shoe knife and stabbed Marshal Miller. Although wounded, Marshal Miller chased the suspect and captured him. Marshal Miller succumbed to his wounds nine days later. The suspect was sentenced to life.

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Age 28
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Incident Date Monday, January 26, 1880
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Sentenced to life

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City Marshal Miller,
On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Carmi.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 4, 2025