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Martin R. Kempton

Case from Safford, AZ dated Feb 09, 1918

Victim Details

Martin R. Kempton

Male

White / Caucasian

Safford

AZ

1918-02-09

39

Martin

R. Kempton

07/08/2026

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In the rugged landscape of Graham County, Arizona, a violent confrontation cut short the life of Undersheriff Martin R. Kempton. The 39-year-old lawman, along with Sheriff Robert McBride and Deputy Sheriff Kane Wooton, had been tasked with a difficult duty: arresting two brothers and another man for draft evasion. As the officers approached a cabin where the suspects were holed up, the situation escalated tragically. A volley of gunfire erupted from the cabin, and in the ensuing exchange, all th ...
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  • Martin Robert Kempton (1878-1918) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Graham County Sheriff's Office - Undersheriff Martin R. Kempton

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