Chief of Police Claude Hensley, Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia

Chief of Police Claude Hensley

Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, April 27, 1909

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Claude Hensley

Chief Claude Hensley was stabbed to death as he attempted to break up a fight at a local theatre. He was attending the theatre when the fight broke out between several patrons. He was stabbed six times as he attempted to separate the men.

The man who stabbed him was arrested.

Chief Hensley was survived by his wife and three children.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon
Offender Apprehended

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Dear Grandfather,
What a loss your passing was to my father and the rest of the family. Your memory and bravery remains very much alive.
Great love from your grand-daughter,
Kriss

Conice Kriss Hensley
grand-daughter

March 31, 2019