Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal James McDaniel was attacked and killed while investigating a disturbance at a mercantile store in the town's downtown area.
As he stepped from the store's rear door he was struck over the head with a blunt object, causing him to suffer a skull fracture. He was then choked to death.
Two brothers, ages 43 and 51, were arrested and held in connection with his murder. Both were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. Both were paroled on April 3, 1929.
Marshal McDaniel had only served as marshal for 18 days.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and one child.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal McDaniel served with the Ludowici Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ludowici community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal McDaniel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal James M. McDaniel 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ludowici Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James M. McDaniel's cause is highlighted.
How James M. McDaniel Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1929
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James M. McDaniel is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James M. McDaniel was killed by person.
Incident Location
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