Deputy Sheriff Robert Wynne, Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

Deputy Sheriff Robert Wynne

Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, July 14, 1808

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Robert Wynne

Deputy Sheriff Robert Wynne was stabbed to death in the performance of his duties.

The suspect who murdered him fled the area and was arrested in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in 1809. The Pennsylvania governor signed an extradition warrant on May 9th, 1809, to return him to Virginia.

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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Dirk
Offender Arrested in 1809

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Deputy Sheriff Wynne,
On today, the 117th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pittsylvania County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 14, 2025