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John Swearingen

Case from Jefferson, IA dated Jun 21, 1902

Victim Details

John Swearingen

Male

Jefferson

IA

1902-06-21

John

Swearingen

06/30/2026

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In the quiet town of Jefferson, Iowa, a tragic series of events unfolded in June of 1902, culminating in the death of City Marshal John Swearingen. A male of unknown age, Swearingen was killed in the line of duty on Saturday, June 21, 1902, while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The warrant was for a local man accused of assault, though the specific details of this initial altercation remain unclear. The situation escalated when the suspect refused to surrender peacefully, creating a tense ...
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