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In the autumn of 1925, a violent confrontation in Texarkana, Arkansas, resulted in the death of 37-year-old White male, Chief Deputy Robert D. Smith. On October 30th, Deputy Smith, along with Miller County Sheriff Elisha Franklin "Lish" Barber, was involved in a gun duel. The exchange of fire proved fatal for both lawmen.
The man identified as their assailant was H. W. Adams, who had previously served as the chief of police. In the course of the shootout, Adams himself was reportedly seri ...Read More
The man identified as their assailant was H. W. Adams, who had previously served as the chief of police. In the course of the shootout, Adams himself was reportedly seri ...Read More
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Robert D. Smith
Male
White / Caucasian
Texarkana
AR
1925-10-30
37
Robert
D. Smith
11/12/2025
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