Deputy Jailer Jack Roberts

Photo of Deputy Jailer Jack Roberts
End of Watch: Wed, Jul 12th, 1899
Date of Incident: Wed, Jul 12th, 1899
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 33

Survivors

His wife Jane and two daughters.

Incident

Deputy Jailer Jack Roberts was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men. A total of five men were arrested and held in connection with his murder.

His wife Jane died ten days later.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Breathitt County Jail Patch
Breathitt County Sheriff's Office Patch
The Breathitt County Jail has been disbanded and absorbed by the Breathitt County Sheriff's Office.

Tributes

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