Guard J. G. Smith
Mississippi Department of Corrections, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, August 4, 1905
Add to My HeroesJ. G. Smith
Guard J.G. Smith was overpowered and killed by three escaping inmates at the state prison in Hattiesburg.
Two of the inmates were lynched by a mob that evening. The third inmate was captured, convicted of Guard Smith's murder, and sentenced to death.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Sentenced to death
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Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 4, 2020
