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John J. Breene

Case from Arkansas City, KS dated Nov 27, 1906

Victim Details

John J. Breene

Male

Arkansas City

KS

1906-11-27

56

John

J. Breene

06/22/2026

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In the quiet town of Arkansas City, Kansas, the life of 56-year-old Constable John J. Breene, a man, came to a tragic and unexpected end in the fall of 1906. An Army veteran who had served in the Indian Wars, Breene was a familiar and respected figure in his community, having dedicated 20 years to law enforcement.

On a November night, a startling noise within his own home roused Constable Breene. Upon investigating, he came face to face with a burglar. In a moment of recognition, Breene r ...
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