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John Wesley OBryen

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 1, 1929, in Steele, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff John Wesley O'Bryen, aged 43, was fatally shot. The incident occurred while he was performing his duties in the community. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain limited, but it is known that he succumbed to gun violence on that date.

Deputy O'Bryen's untimely death was a significant loss to the Steele community and the local law enforcement agency. His service and sacrifice are remembered by those who honor the ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Wesley OBryen

    Male

    Steele

    AL

    1929-09-01

    43

    John

    Wesley OBryen

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been thinking a lot about the life Deputy Sheriff John Wesley O'Bryen must have led before that... ...Read More
    03/08/2024
    Hi all,
    I've been researching Deputy Sheriff John Wesley O'Bryen's tragic death back in 1929. W... ...Read More
    09/15/2023
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