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In the winter of 1908 in Boston, Massachusetts, a dedicated 27-year-old White/Caucasian male Boston Police Patrolman named John T. Lynch lost his life in the line of duty. On the evening of January 16th, a robbery occurred at a Washington Street store where several sweaters were stolen by three men. Patrolman Lynch and a fellow officer were in pursuit of the suspects and made the strategic decision to separate to cover more ground and increase their chances of apprehending the culprits.
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John T. Lynch
Male
White / Caucasian
Boston
MA
1908-01-16
27
John
T. Lynch
11/07/2025
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I've been reading up on the tragic case of Patrolman John T. Lynch and can't help b... ...Read More
11/10/2023
I've been reading up on the tragic case of Patrolman John T. Lynch and can't help b... ...Read More
11/10/2023
Has anyone else come across any old newspaper clippings or archives that might shed light on the sus... ...Read More
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
