Sheriff Joe Morgan, Leslie County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Sheriff Joe Morgan

Leslie County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, November 14, 1925

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Joe Morgan

Sheriff Morgan was shot and killed in Hyden by a local prominent citizen over an election dispute. The suspect barricaded himself in the Citizens National Bank as fighting broke out among local citizens, some who wanted to lynch the suspect, others who considered him a hero for killing the sheriff. The Governor called out the Kentucky National Guard who restored law and order and arrested the suspect.

The suspect, age 50, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 13 years.

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Age 48
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 13 years

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Sheriff Morgan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Leslie County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 14, 2025