Date of Birth:
1884
Date of Death:
February 1, 1932
Location of Death:
Hancock County, MS
Circumstances of Death
Prohibition Agents Robert Mansfield Buck and E. Robinson were conducting surveillance and observed two armed suspects, Zeno Hoda and Oscar Favre, at a still in Hancock County, MS. The agents ordered them to throw down their weapons; but Hoda chose to draw his gun and the agents fired, striking him twice. Hoda also fired several shots, one of which killed Agent Buck. Hoda and Favre were arrested and charged with murder. They were sentenced to imprisonment of 34 years and 29 years, respectively.
Background
Agent Buck joined the Bureau of Prohibition on May 12, 1929, with an annual salary of $2,300. He carried badge #691.
Personal
Agent Buck was born in Lexington, MS. He was survived by his wife, Josie (née Amacker) and son, Robert, Jr.
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