Albert Turner

Death by Force

In the small town of Wilburton, Oklahoma, a tragic event unfolded within the very walls meant to uphold justice. On a late June day in 1909, Deputy Constable Albert Turner was dutifully guarding a prisoner inside the local courthouse. The male prisoner was set to appear before a judge for a misdemeanor charge. During the trial, in a sudden and violent turn of events, the defendant managed to disarm the head constable.

The prisoner then opened fire, and Deputy Constable Turner was wounded ...Read More

Deputy Constable Albert Turner