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Lamar Watson York

Death by Force
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In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Washington, D.C., on April 12, 1930, the life of Prohibition Agent Lamar Watson York was tragically cut short. Born in Tennessee in 1895, the 35-year-old agent had been with the Bureau of Prohibition for approximately three years, dedicating his life to upholding the nation's laws during a tumultuous era. On that fateful night, his commitment to his duty would cost him everything, leaving behind a wife and three young children.

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    Victim Details

    Lamar Watson York

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Washington

    DC

    1930-04-12

    36

    Lamar

    Watson York

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I was digging through some old articles about Prohibition-era crimes, and Lamar Wa... ...Read More
    12/12/2024
    Has anyone else been researching the use of "smoke screens" during the Prohibition era? I can't stop... ...Read More
    10/10/2023
    Has anyone else come across details about the "smoke screen" device used in the incident? From what ... ...Read More
    03/17/2023
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