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Jim Ray Carlton

Death by Force
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In the late spring of 1932, the life of Deputy Sheriff Jim Ray Carlton, a 37-year-old male lawman in St. Francis County, Arkansas, was tragically cut short. On Wednesday, May 25, 1932, Deputy Carlton was killed by gunfire in the line of duty. Information readily available in online sources and memorials confirms the date and violent nature of his death, but the specific circumstances surrounding the shooting remain elusive in these records.

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    Jim Ray Carlton

    Male

    St Francis

    AR

    1932-05-25

    37

    Jim

    Ray Carlton

    11/14/2025

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