Prev
Incident
Chief of Police Page Marstiller was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the South Elkins City Jail.
Upon arrival at the jail the subject produced a pistol and shot Chief Marstiller, killing him instantly. A posse, which was quickly formed, tracked down and captured the suspect.
Chief Marstiller's killer, a 21 year-old man, was hanged for his murder June 5th, 1903.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtpk7cr64x6hyvh7vffby- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Page. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Marstiller served with the Elkins Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Elkins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Marstiller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Elkins Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Page is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 remembered there.
Page is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Page is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1902, 4 officers in WV were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1902, 104 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1902, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
April holds 10.7% of these deaths in WV; August holds the most, 14.2%. Fridays: 14.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Elkins Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.4% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Elkins Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Page among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Elkins Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
