Sheriff Nimrod Johnson Miller

Sheriff Nimrod Johnson Miller | Burnet County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Burnet County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Sheriff Nimrod Johnson Miller

Burnet County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, September 1, 1881

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Nimrod Johnson Miller

Sheriff Miller was shot with an arrow and beaten by several suspects while en route to Indian Territory (modern day Oklahoma) to arrest a suspect. Sheriff Miller's body was never found. Details of his demise were not learned until a prisoner in Fort Smith, Arkansas, confessed that he witnessed the murder.

Sheriff Miller had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Location Oklahoma
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Bow and arrow
  • Offender Not available
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