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Marshal Enos Rath succumbed to wounds sustained when he was violently assaulted while patrolling the streets between 12:00 and 12:45 A.M. He interrupted three men who were attempting to break into a business. The three men began to beat him with a blunt object as he tried to flee and call out for help. The men fled when a woman screamed at them. Marshal Rath managed to pull himself onto the front porch of a home and alert him for help. Marshal Rath told the resident that he had come upon some hobos who had pulled a couple of guns out on him. At that time, one of the suspects hit Marshal Rath on the head, and he lost his revolver in the scuffle. Marshal Rath said he did not recognize any of the men. Marshal Rath was left with four skull fractures and succumbed to his wounds later in the day. Three suspects from Antwerp were arrested for the murder of Marshal Rath. They were tried and convicted, although they had an alibi and no motive. Two were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The third suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years. One died in prison on January 7, 1902. Records show that he was posthumously pardoned. A second suspect was pardoned on July 4, 1908, provided that he abstained from liquor during his life. The third suspect was paroled on July 12, 1907. Marshal Rath had served with the Hicksville Police Department for four years and previously served with the Defiance Police Department for three years.
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He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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127 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Marshal Rath gave the Hicksville Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hicksville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Enos is the only officer of Hicksville Police Department remembered here.
Enos is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Enos is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Enos is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1899, 5 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1899, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1899, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Enos was 47. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Enos had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Enos was 47. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Enos had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Enos was 47. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Enos had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 6.8% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 17%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hicksville Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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