Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Luther Kennedy was beaten to death by five men he was attempting to arrest for disorderly conduct. All five suspects were apprehended.
Three suspects were charged with second degree murder. The other two were charged with aiding and abetting in the murder.
NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Town Marshal Luther C. Kennedy of the Proctorville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 86 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired) Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation August 29th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Kennedy served with the Proctorville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Proctorville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Kennedy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Luther C. Kennedy 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Proctorville Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Luther C. Kennedy's cause is highlighted.
How Luther C. Kennedy Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Luther C. Kennedy is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Luther C. Kennedy was killed by person.
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