William P. Stephens

Death by Force

On August 25, 1908, Policeman William P. Stephens of the Denver Police Department met a tragic end in the line of duty. The incident occurred when Stephens, along with other law enforcement officers, was involved in a search for two suspects.

The events unfolded as follows: Stephens and his colleagues were searching for two men, later identified as the Cranmer brothers, James and Thomas, who were suspected of being involved in a serious crime. The officers had received information that ...Read More

Policeman William P. Stephens

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