Roll of Honor
Incident
Jailer Floyd Coberly was making his rounds in the jail when he was attacked by an inmate who was attempting to escape.
The inmate beat Jailer Coberly with a piece of firewood , fatally injuring him.
The inmate was convicted of murder and hanged February 18, 1898.
Jailer Coberly was 35 years old and had served for only 10 days at the time of his death.
Floyd, On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Denton County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol February 23rd, 2022
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Jailer Coberly served with the Denton County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Denton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Jailer Floyd Coberly is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Denton County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Floyd Coberly's cause is highlighted.
How Floyd Coberly Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1898
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Floyd Coberly is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Floyd Coberly was killed by blunt object; firewood.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Denton County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
