Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Jailer Jack Roberts was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men. A total of five men were arrested and held in connection with his murder.
One 19-year-old received 10 years in prison accessory to murder. Another shot and killed another man two years later.
Deputy Jailer Roberts was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Deputy Jailer Roberts was survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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127 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Jailer Roberts served with the Breathitt County Jail.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Jailer Jackson "Jack" Roberts 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Breathitt County Jail, 4 of 4 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. Jackson "Jack" Roberts's cause is highlighted.
How Jackson "Jack" Roberts Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jackson "Jack" Roberts is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jackson "Jack" Roberts was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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