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Charles Lee "Charlie" Houser, a 28-year-old police officer from Brookline, Missouri, tragically lost his life on January 2, 1932, during what became known as the Young Brothers Massacre. This event is considered one of the deadliest single law enforcement gunfights in the 20th century. Houser, along with five other law enforcement officers, was killed in a shootout with the notorious Young brothers, Harry and Jennings, who were wanted for various crimes, including the murder of Republic Marshal ...Read More
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Charles Lee Charlie Houser
Male
White / Caucasian
Brookline
MO
1932-01-02
28
Charles
Lee Charlie Houser
11/25/2025
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I've been diving deep into the Young Brothers Massacre, and one detail that keeps haunting me is the... ...Read More
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Wow, such a tragic event. I've been reading about the Young Brothers Massacre and can't stop thinkin... ...Read More
10/15/2024
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