Night Marshal William H. Patton, Elaine Police Department, Arkansas

Night Marshal William H. Patton

Elaine Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Sunday, July 28, 1940

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William H. Patton

Night Marshal William Patton was shot and killed while searching for a prowler at the home of a local doctor. The prowler, wounded by Marshal Patton's return fire, was apprehended a short time later after being trailed by bloodhounds.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on June 6th, 1941.

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Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1941

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Marshal Patton,
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 Elaine.

R.I.P.
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July 28, 2020