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Railroad Detective Thomas Jackson McElhaney, aged 41, was shot and killed in the railroad yards at Cravens Yard in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the night of October 11, 1908. McElhaney, who was a male of Caucasian ethnicity, served with the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railroad Police Department. He was a dedicated officer who left behind a wife and seven children.
The incident occurred around 1:30 am when McElhaney was fatally shot. The investigation led to the arrest of a former ...Read More
The incident occurred around 1:30 am when McElhaney was fatally shot. The investigation led to the arrest of a former ...Read More
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Railroad Thomas Jackson Mcelhaney
Male
White / Caucasian
Chattanooga
TN
1908-10-11
41
Railroad
Thomas Jackson Mcelhaney
11/19/2025
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Discussing the impact of McElhaney's murder on his family really puts things into perspective. Losin... ...Read More
09/22/2024
09/22/2024
Hi everyone,
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11/17/2023
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11/17/2023
