Town Marshal Christopher C. Chenault, Rayville Police Department, Louisiana

Town Marshal Christopher C. Chenault

Rayville Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, June 17, 1910

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Christopher C. Chenault

Town Marshal Christopher Chenault was shot and killed by a blacksmith who was having a disagreement with his employer over the ownership of tools.

The employer called Marshal Chenault after the man threatened him.

The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death July 9th, 1910. His attorney immediately appealed his conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court. Early the next morning an angry mob broke into the Rayville Jail, dragged the suspect from his cell, and hanged him from a tree on the same spot where he killed Marshal Chenault. A note was found pinned to the dead man's clothing which read "This is the outcome of the appeal."

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Age 54
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Lynched

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Town Marshal Chenault,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rayville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 17, 2025