Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, March 6, 1925
Add to My HeroesSamuel E. Duhon
While en route to a liquor raid, Deputy Samuel Duhon and Federal Prohibition Agent Willliam Collins were shot and killed in an ambush.
Other agents began searching for the two men when they failed to show up for the raid. Their bodies were found the following day riddled with bullets, in the back seat of their vehicle in a cemetery near Starks, Louisiana.
Two brothers were arrested, convicted of both murders, and sentenced to death. One was hanged on January 27, 1928. The other suspect's death sentence was commuted to life.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1928
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Duhon,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Calcasieu Parish.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 6, 2025
