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Deaths by Force on August 8

733 open cases in our database happened on August 8. Every one is a family still waiting for answers.

Deaths by Force (531)

Death by Force

Charles Emerson

Male · Methuen, Massachusetts
Killed Aug 8, 1908 · 118 years ago

On the warm summer evening of August 8, 1908, in the town of Methuen, Massachusetts, a routine patrol turned into a tragedy that would leave a lasting scar on the community. Patrolman Charles Emerson, a White male, was diligently carrying out his duties…

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Death by Force

Lafayette C. Copas

Male, age 47 · Rocky-hill-station, Kentucky
Killed Aug 8, 1908 · 118 years ago

In the small community of Rocky Hill Station, Kentucky, a dedicated lawman met a tragic and untimely end. Town Marshal Lafayette C. Copas, a 47-year-old male, was a figure of authority in the quiet town. His commitment to upholding the law, however, would…

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Death by Force

Dock McDavid

Male, age 31 · Bastrop, Texas
Killed Aug 8, 1908 · 118 years ago

Deputized Civilian Dock McDavid, aged 31, was a male of unknown ethnicity who served with the Bastrop County Constable's Office - Precinct 8 in Texas. On August 8, 1908, McDavid was deputized to assist in the arrest of a subject charged with using abusive…

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Dates are the day last seen (missing), the day of death, or when the date of death is unknown the day found or reported missing (deaths by force), the day found (unidentified and unclaimed), the victim's date of death (serial killers) and the day of the attack (mass murders). Solved, located, identified and claimed cases are not listed.