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Marshal George Leonard was shot and killed at the Cameron Depot while questioning two men about a burglary that had occurred the previous night. One of the men gained control of Marshal Leonard's service revolver, shot him twice, and escaped. The suspect was later captured in Kansas. After two trials, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was later commuted to life. In 1902 evidence was discovered, creating doubt about his conviction. On August 28, 1910, he was pardoned by Governor Herbert S. Hadley.
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128 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Marshal Leonard served with the Cameron Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cameron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cameron Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George 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 1898, 5 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1898, 89 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1898, 91 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 73rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 38. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39.
George was 38. 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.
George was 38. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 8% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Cameron Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 4.7% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
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Cameron Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
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