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Incident
Sheriff Newt Boles was shot and killed on a farm near Hollister by a man he was attempting to arrest for robbing a bank in Protem.
The suspect surrendered to authorities near Branson two days later. A woman who owned the farm was also arrested when it was discovered that she slipped the pistol to the suspect that he used to kill Sheriff Boles.
On December 5th, 1924, the suspect, 24, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for bank robbery. He was paroled on December 23, 1953. The woman was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 12 years. She was released on August 15, 1932.
Sheriff Boles had served with the Taney County Sheriff's Office for at least 16 years and was elected Sheriff in 1912.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, five sons, a daughter, and two stepdaughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Boles gave the Taney County Sheriff's Office 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Forsyth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Boles.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Taney County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Newt is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Newt is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Newt 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 1924, 1 officer at Taney County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1879, with 2.
In 1924, 14 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Newt was 54. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Taney County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 47; the middle age was 41.5. Newt had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 8.5 years.
Newt was 54. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Newt had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Newt was 54. 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. Newt had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Newt was 54. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Newt had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 16.7% of these deaths at Taney County Sheriff's Office; April holds the most, 33.3%. Tuesdays: 16.7%.
August holds 6.5% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Tuesdays: 14.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Taney County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, 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 handgun; pistol, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.5% of these deaths.
His people
Taney County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Newt among them.
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