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Jake Houpt

Death by Force
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In the late summer of 1910, Garland County Sheriff Jake Houpt, a male, was involved in a fatal confrontation in Hot Springs, Arkansas. On August 17th, Sheriff Houpt, accompanied by his brother and chief deputy, Sid Houpt, attempted to arrest two brothers, Oscar and George Chitwood, on suspicion of horse theft. As the lawmen were escorting the suspects to the jail, the situation escalated dramatically.

Without warning, the Chitwood brothers produced pistols and opened fire on Sheriff Houpt ...Read More
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  • Sheriff Jake Houpt - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • New book reveals story of 1910 murder in Hot Springs
    • Victim Details

    Jake Houpt

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Hot Springs

    AR

    1910-08-17

    Jake

    Houpt

    11/13/2025

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