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John Wesley Etheridge

Case from Troup, TX dated Oct 19, 1905

Victim Details

John Wesley Etheridge

Male

White / Caucasian

Troup

TX

1905-10-19

51

John

Wesley Etheridge

07/02/2026

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John Wesley Etheridge, a 51-year-old Caucasian male, died on October 19, 1905, in Troup, Texas. He was working as a Special Agent for the International and Great Northern Railroad, tasked with maintaining order on an excursion train. During this duty, he encountered a disorderly passenger, which led to a confrontation.

The situation escalated, and the passenger shot Etheridge at the railroad station in Troup, Texas. Despite his efforts to quell the disturbance, Etheridge succumbed to his ...
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