Dickens County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, October 27, 1934
Add to My HeroesWilliam Bowen Arthur
Sheriff William Arthur was shot and killed with his own weapon during an escape attempt from the Dickens County Jail.
Two prisoners had asked him to fix some stopped-up plumbing and as Sheriff Arthur walked past their cell one of the inmates grabbed his gun and shot him in the neck. The suspects escaped but were apprehended. The shooter was sentenced to death and executed on May 4th, 1936. The other suspect was sentenced to 99 years.
Sheriff Arthur had served two terms as sheriff and had been nominated for a third term. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Executed in 1936
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsSheriff Arthur,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dickens County.
BPA Mike Casey
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