Elkins Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Friday, April 11, 1902
Add to My HeroesPage Campbell Marstiller
Chief of Police Page Marstiller was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the South Elkins City Jail.
Upon arrival at the jail the subject produced a pistol and shot Chief Marstiller, killing him instantly. A posse, which was quickly formed, tracked down and captured the suspect.
Chief Marstiller's killer, a 21 year-old man, was hanged for his murder June 5th, 1903.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Executed in 1903
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsChief Page Marstiller was my great - grandfather. Wish I could of met him.
sheryl huffman
Great-granddaughter
January 27, 2016
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