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In the summer of 1957, a dedicated lawman's life was tragically cut short in the small community of Presley-junction, Arkansas. Deputy Sheriff Carlton Phillips, a 49-year-old male, had served his county for eight years, a familiar and respected figure in the area. On a fateful day, he and his partner were dispatched to a disturbance call, a routine part of their duties to maintain peace and order.

As the two deputies arrived at the scene, they cautiously approached a pickup truck. Without ...Read More
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Victim Details

Carlton Phillips

Male

Presley Junction

AR

1957-07-06

49

Carlton

Phillips

12/16/2025