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John Ernst

Case from Tulsa, OK dated Dec 25, 1910

Victim Details

John Ernst

Male

White / Caucasian

Tulsa

OK

1910-12-25

29

John

Ernst

06/27/2026

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Deputy Sheriff John Ernst was a 29-year-old male serving with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office. His life was tragically cut short on Christmas Day in 1910 while he was on duty. With three years of service under his belt, Deputy Ernst was known for his commitment to upholding the law in a time when the region was still grappling with the challenges of a burgeoning frontier. The events that led to his untimely death unfolded when he intervened in an unlawful activity, a common duty for a lawman o ...
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