Officer Jesse Edward Mills
Greenville Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, August 16, 1952
Add to My HeroesJesse Edward Mills
Officer Mills was shot and killed when he surprised two burglars inside of a laundry and dry cleaning business. Two U.S. Marines, ages 19 and 20, were arrested and charged with his murder 10 days later.
Both men were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 15, 1952. One was paroled in January of 1970 and the other suspect was paroled in April of 1984.
Officer Mills is survived by two children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled in 1970 and 1984
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Mills. Such a shame and disgust both men were paroled as your family has had to endure such a crying loss of a beloved hero and father.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 18, 2022
