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Arthur Fleece Crenshaw

Case from Dade-city, FL dated Oct 04, 1922

Victim Details

Arthur Fleece Crenshaw

Male

White / Caucasian

Dade-city

FL

1922-10-04

32

Arthur

Fleece Crenshaw

06/28/2026

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Arthur Fleece Crenshaw, a 32-year-old white male, was tragically killed on October 4, 1922, in Dade City, Pasco County, Florida. Crenshaw, who served as a deputy sheriff, was ambushed and shot while investigating illegal moonshining activities in the area. He was accompanied by Federal Prohibition Agent John Waters, and both men were killed in the ambush. The incident occurred near the Sturkie stock farm, about six miles northeast of Dade City. The assailants fired at close range, with Crenshaw ...
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  • Pasco County Sheriff's Office - Constable Arthur Fleece Crenshaw
  • Arthur Fleece Crenshaw Sr. (1890-1922) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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    I've been reading about the tragic end of Deputy Arthur Fleece Crenshaw and Federal Agent John Water... ...Read More
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    Did any of you come across the bit about how Paul Overstreet discovered the crime scene? It's mentio... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into Paul Overstreet's involvement in the discovery of the bodies? It's intri... ...Read More
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