Yes, Sheriff Roy Tillman is based on a true story. There are real - life events and characters that inspired this portrayal. However, some fictional elements might be added for the sake of storytelling.
These fictional female sheriffs tend to be highly intelligent. They have to analyze complex crime scenes and clues just like their male counterparts. In addition, they are independent thinkers. They don't rely on others' opinions blindly and are willing to take risks to get to the truth. For instance, in some books, the female sheriff will go alone into dangerous areas to follow up on a lead. They are also very tenacious. Once they start on a case, they won't give up easily no matter how many obstacles they face.
One great fictional female sheriff book is 'Longmire' series by Craig Johnson. The female characters in it, including the sheriff, are well - drawn and the stories are full of mystery and Western charm. Another is 'The Killing Kind' by Jane Casey, which features a strong - willed female sheriff dealing with complex criminal cases.
A sheriff in a small town had a horse that was a bit of a troublemaker. One day, the horse decided it didn't want to be tied up outside the saloon and started trotting down the street with the sheriff running after it, trying to hold on to the reins. The horse ended up knocking over a stack of barrels and the sheriff landed in a pile of hay. It was quite a sight and had the townspeople laughing for days.
One popular sheriff mystery novel is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series. It features a female detective in Botswana, and there are elements related to the local sheriff - like authority and crime - solving in the African context. Another is 'Longmire' novels. The main character, Sheriff Walt Longmire, deals with various mysteries in a small - town Wyoming setting, exploring themes of justice, community, and personal demons.
I'm not sure specifically which 'black cock for sheriff story' you are referring to. There could be many fictional or local tales with such a title. It might be a story set in a particular community where a black rooster has some significance related to the role of a sheriff, perhaps in a symbolic or superstitious way.