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Robert Yates

Case from Plant-city, FL dated Nov 10, 1911

Victim Details

Robert E. Yates

Male

White / Caucasian

Plant-city

FL

1911-11-10

22

Robert

Yates

07/15/2026

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Robert E. Yates, a 22-year-old white male, was a police officer with the Plant City Police Department in Florida. On November 10, 1911, Officer Yates was on patrol near the train depot when he observed a suspicious individual. Upon attempting to question the man, the suspect drew a gun and fled. Officer Yates, along with a stockade guard and two local residents, pursued the suspect into a swamp. The suspect shot and killed two bloodhounds that were sent after him. As Officer Yates and the civili ...
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  • Robert E Yates (1889-1911) - Mémorial Find a Grave
  • Officer Robert E. Yates - (H/O Annie Boyett) - Plant City, FL
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