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burr Robertson

Case from Harrison, AR dated Mar 27, 1935

Victim Details

burr Robertson

Male

White / Caucasian

Harrison

AR

1935-03-27

47

burr

Robertson

07/09/2026

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In the quiet town of Harrison, Arkansas, a dedicated lawman met a tragic and untimely end. Burr Robertson, the 47-year-old Chief of Police, was a man who had dedicated two decades of his life to law enforcement, having served in both California and Colorado before taking the helm of the Harrison Police Department for a brief three months.

On a fateful day, March 27, 1935, Chief Robertson, accompanied by a deputy, made his way to the Missouri & North Arkansas railroad station. Their purpos ...
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  • Chief of Police Burr Robertson - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Burr Robertson (1888-1935) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    Has anyone else been struck by the short amount of time Chief Burr Robertson had been with the Harri... ...Read More
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