Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Holler was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress at a local business. The suspect began to run but suddenly turned and opened fire, fatally wounding Marshal Holler.
The suspect was arrested and charged with Marshal Holler's murder. He was convicted, sentenced to death, and executed in the electric chair on February 19, 1925.
City Marshal Holler, On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would jus like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Eldorado.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) November 9th, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Holler served with the Eldorado Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Eldorado community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Holler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Otto Holler 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Otto Holler's cause is highlighted.
How Otto Holler Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1925
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Otto Holler is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Otto Holler was killed by gun; unknown type.