Frank McNamara, a 42-year-old sergeant with the Kansas City Police Department, tragically lost his life on May 6, 1902. The incident occurred while he was attempting to arrest a suspect named Abe Emerson, also known as "Rue." Emerson had been threatening to kill his landlady, Lolie Miller. On the evening of June 28, 1902, Sergeant McNamara, along with Officer Flanagan, was escorting Ms. Miller to her home when they encountered Emerson. As the officers approached, Emerson attempted to flee but th
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