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Walter McQuarry

Case from Warwick, RI dated Jun 27, 1911

Victim Details

Walter McQuarry

Male

White / Caucasian

Warwick

RI

1911-06-27

40

Walter

McQuarry

Yes

06/30/2026

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Walter G. McQuarry, a 40-year-old White male patrolman in Warwick, Rhode Island, was killed on June 27, 1911. On that foggy evening, after midnight when the gas streetlights had been extinguished, McQuarry stopped to help a person in a vehicle change a tire. He was assisted by his friend, Charles Follett.

After successfully helping the motorist, McQuarry and Follett began walking home. They soon encountered a man carrying a large bag. McQuarry reportedly joked with the man, asking if he h ...
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