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Sheriff W. T. "Brack" Morris, age 40, was shot and killed on June 12, 1901, while investigating a horse theft near Kenedy, Texas. During the investigation, Morris questioned Gregorio Cortez, a tenant farmer, about the stolen horse. A misunderstanding arose due to a language barrier, and Morris shot and wounded Cortez's brother, Romaldo. In response, Cortez shot and killed Morris.
Following Morris's death, Cortez fled and evaded authorities for ten days. During the manhunt, Cortez killed G ...Read More
Following Morris's death, Cortez fled and evaded authorities for ten days. During the manhunt, Cortez killed G ...Read More
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W. T. Brack Morris
Male
Karnes-city
TX
1901-06-12
40
W.
T. Brack Morris
11/19/2025
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I came across some interesting details about the language barrier involved in the case of Sheriff Mo... ...Read More
11/19/2024
11/19/2024
Has anyone delved into the linguistic details of the events leading up to Sheriff Morris's shooting?... ...Read More
09/01/2023
09/01/2023
