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In the coastal community of Copalis, Washington, a tragedy unfolded on March 10, 1936, that would leave a lasting mark on the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office. Carlton Mason Stearns, a 41-year-old White/Caucasian male, was on patrol when his life was abruptly cut short. Serving as a Deputy Sheriff for five years, Stearns was a dedicated officer in his community.
The circumstances surrounding his death were grim and perplexing. Deputy Stearns was discovered shot and killed, and the wea ...Read More
The circumstances surrounding his death were grim and perplexing. Deputy Stearns was discovered shot and killed, and the wea ...Read More
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Carlton Mason Stearns
Male
White / Caucasian
Copalis
WA
1936-03-10
41
Carlton
Mason Stearns
11/09/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else looked into the reports about the types of crimes Deputy Stearns was investigating b... ...Read More
05/25/2024
05/25/2024
I've been reading up on the tragic case of Deputy Sheriff Carlton Mason Stearns, and there's one det... ...Read More
03/09/2024
03/09/2024
I recently stumbled upon some interesting details about the witnesses who were among the first on th... ...Read More
08/08/2023
08/08/2023
