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David Rees

Death by Force
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In the mining town of Jerome, Arizona, perched precariously on the side of a mountain, David Rees served as a dedicated police officer. On the night of Sunday, May 21, 1933, the 53-year-old officer was making his usual patrols through the bustling streets of the town. It was a time when Jerome was a rough and tumble place, filled with miners and a certain element of lawlessness that kept the local police force constantly on alert.

The following morning, the community of Jerome awoke to th ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    David Rees

    Male

    Jerome

    AZ

    1933-05-21

    53

    David

    Rees

    11/28/2025

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    Has anyone else been completely fascinated by the atmosphere of Jerome during the 1930s? I’ve been... ...Read More
    11/30/2024
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    05/21/2024
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    03/01/2023
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