George Spencer

Murdered
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On October 10, 1938, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Chief Deputy Sheriff George W. Spencer, aged 31, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest an intoxicated individual in a tavern.

Following the incident, the suspect was apprehended and charged with second-degree murder. On November 22, 1938, the individual was convicted and sentenced to 21 years in prison for the crime.

Chief Deputy Spencer had served with the Craighead County Sheriff's Department for four years prior to his unt ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    George Spencer

    Male

    Jonesboro

    AR

    1938-10-10

    31

    George

    Spencer

    12/30/2024

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