In the small city of Hope, Arkansas, a dedicated lawman named John Thompson Hamilton served as the City Marshal. At 38 years old, he was a figure of authority and commitment in his community. On a fateful day, Wednesday, January 22, 1908, Marshal Hamilton's life was tragically cut short in the line of duty. While attempting to arrest a man, the encounter turned violent, and Marshal Hamilton was fatally shot.
The suspect, whose identity was known to law enforcement, managed to evade captur
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