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In the spring of 1899, a deadly confrontation unfolded in the rugged terrain of Cochise County, Arizona, forever marking the history of the region. Deputy Sheriff Chet L. Ainsworth of the Cochise County Sheriff's Department, a male lawman, met his untimely end on April 6th of that year. His death was the result of a violent shootout that occurred near the town of Pearce.
The events leading to the fatal encounter began with suspicions of cattle rustling, a prevalent crime in the Old West. ...Read More
The events leading to the fatal encounter began with suspicions of cattle rustling, a prevalent crime in the Old West. ...Read More
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Chet L. Ainsworth
Male
Cochise
AZ
1899-04-06
Chet
L. Ainsworth
11/30/2025
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Has anyone else been digging into the strained relationship between Deputy Ainsworth and the Halderm... ...Read More
07/08/2024
07/08/2024
I came across a detail that really piqued my interest and thought others might have some insights. D... ...Read More
03/31/2024
03/31/2024
