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Game Warden Columbus McLeod was presumed to have been murdered while enforcing game laws in Lee County, Florida.
He was searching for egret hunters at Cayo Pelau Island when he disappeared. His boat was found sunk with sand sacks tied to it and his hat was located nearby with two axe chips, blood, and hair on it. His body was never located.
National Audubon Society game wardens were appointed by the Florida governor to enforce state game laws but were employed by the society.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Game Warden McLeod served with the National Audubon Society.
Thank you for your service to the Miami community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden McLeod.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
National Audubon Society has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Columbus is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Columbus is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Columbus is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1908, 6 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Columbus was 63. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36.
Columbus was 63. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Columbus was 63. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 7.6% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Mondays: 10.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at National Audubon Society. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; axe, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; axe, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; axe, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; axe, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
National Audubon Society has 2 officers remembered here, Columbus among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-WT
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