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Arthur James Robertson

Case from Dallas, TX dated Feb 15, 1971

Victim Details

Arthur James Robertson

Male

White / Caucasian

Dallas

TX

1971-02-15

59

Arthur

James Robertson

07/11/2026

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Arthur James Robertson, a 59-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was a Deputy Sheriff with the Ellis County Sheriff's Department in Texas. On February 15, 1971, he was tragically killed in what became known as the "Trinity River Massacre". Deputy Robertson, along with Deputy William Reese and Deputy Samuel Infante, was abducted by two men while conducting a burglary investigation. The three deputies were taken to the Trinity River, where they were shot execution-style. A fourth deputy manage ...
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    Has anyone else come across details about Deputy Robertson's family life? It's just so sad to think ... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    I've been reviewing the details of the "Trinity River Massacre," and one aspect that really caught m... ...Read More
    11/10/2023
    Just came across this case, and my thoughts are with the families of Deputy Robertson, Deputy Reese,... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
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