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Robert Wesley Crain
- Mar. 03, 1923 -
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Resided: |
LA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 03, 1923 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Washington Parish Sheriff's Office
LA
USA |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Deputy |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
LA
USA
Sat. Mar. 03, 1923
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Summary: |
Deputy Robert Crain and Deputy Wiley Pierce were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men for making moonshine.
One of the men produced a handgun and opened fire, killing both deputies. The suspects attempted to hide Deputy Crain's body under the carcass of a dead cow and they buried Deputy Pierce's body in a swamp.
Both men were convicted of the murders and sentenced to death on March 23, 1923. One of the men was hanged on August 31, 1923.
Deputy Crain was survived by his wife and four children. Deputy Crain is buried in Morris Cemetery, Washington Parrish, Louisiana.
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