Eugene Crum

Who was Eugene Crum?

Walter "Eugene" Crum was the sheriff of Mingo County, West Virginia from January 1, 2013 until April 3, 2013. He is notable for having been murdered after having served for only three months and two days in his position. His death has been widely reported in national news sources, including Fox News, the Huffington Post, and CBS, throughout the United States. Though his death remains under investigation, some news sources and local government officials have suggested that his no-tolerance policy on illegal drugs may have played some part in his death.