City Marshal Joseph R. Hastings, Beebe Police Department, Arkansas

City Marshal Joseph R. Hastings

Beebe Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, September 7, 1899

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Joseph R. Hastings

Marshal Hastings was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest a man who was drunk and disorderly. He died four days after being stabbed.

The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 10 years. He was denied a pardon by Governor Daniel W. Jones on December 21, 1900.

Marshal Hastings was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Age 50
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Incident Date Sunday, September 3, 1899
Weapon Edged weapon
Offender Sentenced to 10 years

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City Marshal Beebe,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Beebe.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 7, 2024