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U.S. Army · United States 
William Russell
1903
William A. Russell Jr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Blunt force trauma
Mechanism
Edged weapon
Assault
What Happened
Constable William Russell succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck on the head by a woman wielding an axe, while attempting to serve court papers. The court papers were the result of the woman failing to pay for furniture.
The 33-year-old woman was charged with Constable Russell's murder and sentenced to life in prison. She died in prison on April 18, 1905, from tuberculosis.
Constable Russell was a veteran of the Army of the Confederate States of America and served in the Civil War. He had previously served as a deputy for the Madison County Sheriff's Department.
The 33-year-old woman was charged with Constable Russell's murder and sentenced to life in prison. She died in prison on April 18, 1905, from tuberculosis.
Constable Russell was a veteran of the Army of the Confederate States of America and served in the Civil War. He had previously served as a deputy for the Madison County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Madison Police Department
Constable
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