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George Edward Hicks

Case from Miami, AZ dated Jan 01, 1943

Victim Details

George Edward Hicks

Male

White / Caucasian

Miami

AZ

1943-01-01

38

George

Edward Hicks

07/03/2026

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On the night of January 1, 1943, in Miami, Arizona, a public dance at the Elks Plaza took a tragic turn, forever altering the lives of many. Special Police Officer George Edward Hicks, a 38-year-old White male, was on duty, tasked with maintaining order at the event. He was a husband and a father to three children.

During the dance, Officer Hicks identified an intoxicated man causing a disturbance and proceeded to escort him from the venue. As he struggled with the disruptive individual, ...
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    I've been reading up on the tragic case of Officer George Hicks, and one detail that really sticks w... ...Read More
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