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Marshal Anderson was killed after being repeatedly struck over the head with a metal pipe. He was searching a car for illegal whiskey when one of the occupants struck him with the pipe. He was then taken to a nearby railroad boxcar where he was struck several more times. He died a short time later.
Five years later a man confessed to taking part in Marshal Anderson's death. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Marshal Anderson had served with the agency for 16 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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You barely got started.
City Marshal Anderson gave the Verden Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Verden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Anderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alexander is the only officer of Verden Police Department remembered here.
Alexander is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Alexander is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alexander 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 1925, 7 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alexander was 41. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Alexander had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Alexander was 41. 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. Alexander had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alexander was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alexander had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Thursdays: 12.7%.
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 100% of all 1 deaths at Verden Police Department. The weapon recorded was blunt object; pipe, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; pipe, in 0.2% 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 blunt object; pipe, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; pipe, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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