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Deputy Sheriff William Hutto was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a group of suspected liquor smugglers. He was leaving a Christmas Eve party after distributing gifts to children when he spotted the suspects. As he attempted to arrest them, he was shot in the heart. Five men were arrested and charged with murder. Only one was brought to trial, and he was acquitted when the defense convinced the jury the evidence was all circumstantial. Deputy Hutto had served with the Collier County Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hutto gave the Collier County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Naples community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hutto.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Collier County Sheriff's Office has lost 11 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 1 officer at Collier County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1931, 3 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 36. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Collier County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 36; the middle age was 35. William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 36. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
William was 36. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 60% of these deaths at Collier County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Thursdays: 20%.
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 45.5% of all 11 deaths at Collier County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Collier County Sheriff's Office has 11 officers remembered here, William among them.
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W. R. Richardson Dec 14, 1928
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William Irwin
Jan 19, 1929
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William E. Hutto
Dec 24, 1931
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Maurice Eugene Anglin
Dec 2, 1972
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Arthur Allen Amos
Dec 3, 1979
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Amedicus Q. Howell, III
Mar 29, 1983
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Mark C. Caperton
Sep 23, 1984
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Roy Arthur Williams
Aug 22, 1991
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Joe Nathan Jones, Jr.
Dec 13, 1997
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Raul Dimas
May 24, 1999
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Steven James Dodson
Aug 7, 2017
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
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