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William C. Temple

Case from Anadarko, OK dated Nov 12, 1910

Victim Details

William C. Temple

Male

White / Caucasian

Anadarko

OK

1910-11-12

William

C. Temple

07/10/2026

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In the early twilight hours of a chilly Saturday in Anadarko, Oklahoma, the life of Chief of Police William C. Temple was cut short by a sudden act of violence. On November 12, 1910, a tense and chaotic scene erupted within the confines of a local saloon. A brawl had broken out, and in the midst of the mayhem, one of the men involved fled the establishment.

Chief Temple, a male dedicated to upholding the law in the bustling town, was in the process of intervening. As he moved to apprehend ...
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    Reading up on the tragic events surrounding Chief William C. Temple, I find myself pondering on the ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the saloon brawl night where Chief Temple was tragically shot? It's chil... ...Read More
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