Deputy Sheriff Hinton Sasely

Deputy Sheriff Hinton Sasely | Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff Hinton Sasely

Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, October 28, 1906

Add to My Heroes

Hinton Sasely

Deputy Sheriff Hinton Sasely was shot and killed as he and several other deputies attempted to raid a home where illegal gambling was taking place shortly before midnight.

As the deputies approached the home one of the men drew a gun and opened fire, killing Deputy Sasely. The man was taken into custody and held in a cabin overnight. The next day as the sheriff and other deputies were taking him to the county jail they were confronted by a mob, who took forcibly took the man and lynched him from a tree.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Lynched
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 4 Reflections

Deputy Sheriff Sasely,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lauderdale County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 28, 2016

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths