Deputy Sheriff Joe E. Edwards

Deputy Sheriff Joe E. Edwards | Madison County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Madison County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff Joe E. Edwards

Madison County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, December 10, 1932

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Joe E. Edwards

Deputy Sheriff Joe Edwards was shot and killed while serving a warrant wanted for assault and battery.

Deputy Edwards had gone to the man's home but he wasn't there. The man then confronted Deputy Edwards a short time later and shot him once in the chest, killing him.

The man was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death by electrocution. His sentence was later commuted to life. He died in prison March 21, 1951.

Deputy Edwards was survived by his wife and nine children.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Died in prison

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Deputy Sheriff Edwards,
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 Madison County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

December 10, 2022

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