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John Baxter

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 20, 1903, Police Officer John Baxter, a White male aged approximately 42–43, was tragically killed in Rawlins, Wyoming. Officer Baxter served with the Rawlins Police Department and was responding to a call alongside Lieutenant Thomas Kling regarding gunfire reported at a local store. The store was owned by Frank J. Keefe, a man notorious in the community for his violent behavior, particularly when intoxicated. Keefe had a history of arrests and harbored deep resentment toward law enfo ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Baxter

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Rawlins

    WY

    1903-04-20

    42

    John

    Baxter

    Yes

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It's so tragic to think about the loss Officer Baxter and Lieutenant Kling faced at the hands of som... ...Read More
    05/03/2024
    It's so sad to read about the ambush that cost Officer Baxter and Lieutenant Kling their lives. I st... ...Read More
    06/27/2023
    I've been diving into the stories surrounding the tragic ambush on Officer Baxter and Lieutenant Kli... ...Read More
    02/13/2023
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