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John T. Lynch

Case from Boston, MA dated Jan 16, 1908

Victim Details

John T. Lynch

Male

White / Caucasian

Boston

MA

1908-01-16

27

John

T. Lynch

07/19/2026

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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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