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Houston Mitchell

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jul 11, 1904

Victim Details

Houston Mitchell

Male

Memphis

TN

1904-07-11

46

Houston

Mitchell

06/26/2026

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In the summer of 1904 in Memphis, Tennessee, a 46-year-old male Deputy Sheriff named Houston Mitchell found his life cut short in the line of duty. On Monday, July 11th, Mitchell, along with his partner, Deputy Sheriff Thomas McDermott, embarked on a raid of a gambling establishment located at 42 DeSoto Avenue. The deputies were attempting to put a stop to the illegal activities within the club when violence erupted. During the course of the raid, both Deputy Mitchell and Deputy McDermott were s ...
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