L. P. Dixon

Death by Force

In the summer of 1907, a sense of duty led to the untimely death of Special Deputy Marshal L. P. Dixon, a 35-year-old male, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. On July 19th, Dixon was newly deputized, joining a posse in the search for three men. These individuals were not only wanted for a string of robberies but were also suspects in the murder of another lawman, Deputy Marshal John Morrison, just two days prior. The weight of this recent loss undoubtedly hung heavy in the air as the posse fanned out, determi ...Read More

Special Deputy Marshal L. P. Dixon