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E.M. Zeke Putnam

Death by Force
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In the small town of Allen, Oklahoma, a respected lawman met a violent and untimely end. City Marshal E. M. 'Zeke' Putnam, a 45-year-old male, was inside a local store when the tranquility of the day was shattered by the blast of a shotgun. A shot, fired from outside the building, tore through a window and struck Marshal Putnam in the neck, killing him instantly.

The brazen murder of the city marshal sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a swift investigation. Before long, tw ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    E.M. Zeke

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Allen

    OK

    1909-01-16

    45

    E.M.

    Zeke Putnam

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently came across the tragic case of City Marshal E.M. "Zeke" Putnam from Allen, Oklahoma, who ... ...Read More
    06/13/2024
    Has anyone else looked deep into the miscarriage of justice that happened after Marshal Putnam's mur... ...Read More
    03/11/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about this tragic event, especially the emotional toll it must have taken... ...Read More
    07/04/2023
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