Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Charles Goad was shot and killed near West Memphis when he escorted a woman to her home to get some of her possessions. The woman had just separated from her husband. As they entered the home her husband opened fire with a shotgun killing Deputy Goad instantly. The suspect was apprehended near Crawfordsville, Arkansas, the next day.
Two weeks later the suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was later commuted to life. He was paroled on April 7th, 1961.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Goad gave the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Memphis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Goad.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Charles L. Goad is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,587 officers honored here.
In AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 13 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles L. Goad's cause is highlighted.
How Charles L. Goad Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles L. Goad is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles L. Goad was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Crittenden County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
