Deputy Collector J. Holman Leatherwood

Deputy Collector J. Holman Leatherwood

United States Department of the Treasury - Office of Internal Revenue, U.S. Government

End of Watch Saturday, May 22, 1875

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J. Holman Leatherwood

Deputy Collector Holman Leatherwood was shot and killed in Etowah County, Alabama, while investigating an illegal still near Keener.

He was on horeseback approaching a shed that contained the still when he was shot from ambush. The subjects involved with his murder concealed his body and then took his horse several miles away, where it was discovered at the Etowah County sheriff's home the next morning. A body believed to be that of Deputy Collector Leatherwood was located in the Coosa River one month later.

Three men were eventually arrested and charged with Deputy Collector Leatherwood's murder, but the outcome of the trial is not known.

Deputy Collector Leatherwood was survived by his parents.

Bio

Age 27
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Alabama
Weapon Rifle
Offender Arrested

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Deputy Collector Leatherwood,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 22, 2025