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James Mercer

Case from Pima, AZ dated Dec 11, 1914

Victim Details

Name

James Mercer

Gender

Male

City

Pima

State

AZ

Date Of Death

1914-12-11

Age At Death

42

First Name

James

Last Name

Mercer

Last Updated

07/01/2026

Case Description

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In the early winter of 1914, a dedicated lawman named James A. Mercer, a 42-year-old male, met a tragic end while carrying out his duties in Pima County, Arizona. On December 2nd, Mercer, who served as a County Ranger, was investigating a report of a stolen calf. Accompanied by a local rancher, he ventured to a small ranch located north of Pantano, a settlement in the rugged Arizona landscape. The purpose of their visit was to question a man by the name of J. Padilla, who was suspected of being ...

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County Ranger James A. Mercer

James Arthur Mercer Sr. (1871-1914) - M?morial Find a Grave

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Just thinking about how tough it must have been for Jimmie Mercer's family and friends to deal with ... ...Read More
10/19/2023

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05/23/2023

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