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Frank Smith

Death by Force
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In the winter of 1902, a violent encounter in Caddo County, Oklahoma, led to the death of 42-year-old Sheriff Frank E. Smith. On Wednesday, January 15th, Sheriff Smith, along with Deputy Sheriff George Beck and another deputy, attempted to arrest a group of five horse thieves. The lawmen located the suspects, members of the notorious Casey Gang, in a cabin situated between Anadarko and Fort Cobb.

As the deputies moved in to apprehend the men, the suspects opened fire. Deputy Beck was woun ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Frank Smith

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Caddo

    OK

    1902-01-15

    42

    Frank

    Smith

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It’s truly chilling to think about the bravery Sheriff Frank E. Smith showed that day when he was ... ...Read More
    05/01/2024
    I've been reading about Sheriff Frank E. Smith's tragic death and can't help but think about the inc... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
    I'm so saddened by the loss of Sheriff Frank E. Smith and Deputy George Beck. It's truly baffling ho... ...Read More
    06/12/2023
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