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Thomas M. Eckhart

Case from Salem, OR dated Oct 01, 1909

Victim Details

Thomas M. Eckhart

Male

Salem

OR

1909-10-01

55

Thomas

M. Eckhart

06/21/2026

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In the autumn of 1909, the life of Thomas M. Eckhart, a 55-year-old male, came to an abrupt and violent end in Salem, Oregon. On Friday, October 1, Eckhart, a Patrolman with the Salem Police Department, was in the process of arresting a man for whom he believed there was an outstanding warrant. The subject appeared cooperative, and the officer was walking him to the city jail.

As they reached the entrance to the jail, the situation took a tragic turn. The suspect created a distraction, su ...
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