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James Matt Lawrence

Case from Osceola, AR dated Oct 01, 1910

Victim Details

James Matt Lawrence

Male

Osceola

AR

1910-10-01

60

James

Matt Lawrence

07/16/2026

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In the small town of Osceola, Arkansas, a dedicated public servant named James Matt Lawrence met a tragic and untimely end. At 60 years of age, he had served as the City Marshal for three decades, a testament to his commitment to the community. His long career in law enforcement was cut short by a fatal encounter with a man he had just arrested for disorderly conduct and gambling.

While being escorted to the local jail, the arrested individual unexpectedly produced a handgun. In a sudden ...
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