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Carlos Tafolla

Death by Force
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In the rugged expanse near Reservation Creek in Apache County, Arizona Territory, a chapter of frontier justice came to a violent and somber end for 36-year-old Arizona Ranger Carlos Tafolla. On October 8, 1901, Tafolla, who had been with the newly formed Arizona Rangers for only six weeks, was part of a posse tracking the notorious Bill Smith Gang, a group known for their cattle rustling and other illicit activities. Alongside him rode Deputy Sheriff William Maxwell of the Apache County Sheriff ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Carlos Tafolla

    Male

    Apache

    AZ

    1901-10-08

    36

    Carlos

    Tafolla

    11/28/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It's so tragic to think about the bravery it took for Ranger Carlos Tafolla and his colleagues to co... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
    I've been diving deep into different aspects of the tragic events surrounding Ranger Carlos Tafolla'... ...Read More
    03/16/2024
    I find myself thinking about the personal impacts of that tragic day in 1901, particularly for Range... ...Read More
    09/16/2023
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