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Acting Marshal James Moody was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had been speeding through the streets of Moody while drunk.
Marshal Moody had already warned the man to leave town, but the subject disregarded the warning and continued speeding through the town at about 6:00 pm. When the man stopped Marshal Moody approached him and told him he was under arrest. The man began to struggle and was able to draw a pistol from his coat. He then shot Marshal Moody several times before being subdued by the mayor and other citizens.
The 25-year-old subject was charged with Marshal Moody's murder. During the next two years the subject was tried three times. The result of all three was a mistrial.
Marshal Moody was survived by his wife, two daughters, son, and brother.
Survivors
Marshal Moody was survived by his wife, two daughters, son, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Acting Marshal Moody served with the Goodman Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Goodman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Acting Marshal Moody.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Goodman Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James 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 1925, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 58. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
James was 58. 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.
James was 58. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 10.7% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Saturdays: 18.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Goodman Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Goodman Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
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