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Robert Eli Martin, aged 42, was the Sheriff of Hansford County, Texas, and was shot and killed on January 26, 1911, in Spearman, TX. Sheriff Martin was born on March 11, 1868, in Joplin, Texas, and had served as sheriff since November 11, 1908. He left behind a wife and nine children.
On the day of his death, Sheriff Martin and a U.S. Deputy Marshal went to the suspect's ranch to ensure he was moving out as ordered by the court. As they entered the property, Sheriff Martin called out to t ...Read More
On the day of his death, Sheriff Martin and a U.S. Deputy Marshal went to the suspect's ranch to ensure he was moving out as ordered by the court. As they entered the property, Sheriff Martin called out to t ...Read More
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Robert Eli Martin
Male
White / Caucasian
Spearman
TX
1911-01-26
42
Robert
Martin
11/17/2025
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