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Chief of Police Hill J. Cates, aged 51, of the Huntsville Police Department in Texas, tragically lost his life on September 29, 1901. He was shot and killed while investigating threats made by a suspect. Chief Cates went to the suspect's home to question him about these threats, which ultimately led to his untimely death.
The suspect was initially charged with murder and sentenced to life in prison. However, this decision was reversed in January 1902. In April 1902, the suspect pled guilt ...Read More
The suspect was initially charged with murder and sentenced to life in prison. However, this decision was reversed in January 1902. In April 1902, the suspect pled guilt ...Read More
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Hill J. Cates
Male
Huntsville
TX
1901-09-29
51
Hill
J. Cates
11/08/2025
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I've been reading about the case of Chief Hill J. Cates, and I can't help but feel for his family an... ...Read More
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
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01/15/2024
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01/15/2024
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06/25/2023
06/25/2023
