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A story of duty and sacrifice unfolded on a train traveling through Oklahoma, forever marking the history of Sherman. It was on this journey that Sheriff W. M. Russell, a dedicated lawman, met a violent and untimely end. While escorting two prisoners arrested for the theft of over a thousand dollars worth of merchandise from a local store, the situation took a tragic turn.
Alongside Sheriff W. S. Russell, Sheriff W. M. Russell was in the process of transporting the men when the unthinkabl ...Read More
Alongside Sheriff W. S. Russell, Sheriff W. M. Russell was in the process of transporting the men when the unthinkabl ...Read More
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W.M. Russell
Male
Sherman
OK
1904-12-24
W.M.
Russell
11/23/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about the security measures that were (or weren't) in place d... ...Read More
12/27/2024
12/27/2024
Did anyone else find it chilling how one of the prisoners managed to hide a weapon while being trans... ...Read More
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
