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Lee Eldreth

Case from Anderson, TN dated Dec 25, 1907

Victim Details

Lee S. Eldreth

Male

Anderson

TN

1907-12-25

32

Lee

Eldreth

07/05/2026

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In the winter of 1907, a somber event unfolded in Anderson, Tennessee, forever marking a Christmas Day with tragedy. Special Deputy Lee S. Eldreth, a 32-year-old male, lost his life in the line of duty. On December 25th, Eldreth was killed by gunfire, a stark and violent end to what should have been a day of peace and celebration.

Despite the brutal nature of his death, historical online records offer no further insight into the specific circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. Detai ...
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    I can't stop thinking about how tragic it must have been for Eldreth's family, especially during the... ...Read More
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