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Incident
Deputy Arch Redmond and Deputy Robert Bailey were shot and killed while serving a warrant on a man wanted in Middlesboro, Kentucky, for embezzlement.
As the deputies led the man from his cabin, the man's father-in-law opened fire on them from behind, killing both deputies with rifle fire.
The killer fled into the mountains on a mule and eventually ended up in Lubbock, Texas. He was arrested in Lubbock in March 1937 and returned to Lee County. He was acquitted of first degree murder charges of for Deputy Bailey, but was convicted of the murder of Deputy Redmond. Due to his age of 83 he served two and half years at a work camp and was released.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Redmond served with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Jonesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Redmond.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lee County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Arch is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Arch is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Arch 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 1935, 2 officers at Lee County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1935, 8 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Arch was 45. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Lee County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 45.8 and 60.3; the middle age was 53.
Arch was 45. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Arch was 45. 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.
Arch was 45. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 33.3% of these deaths at Lee County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Thursdays: 50%.
July holds 9.2% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 16.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Lee County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 4.1% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Lee County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Arch among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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