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Frank Smith

Case from Caddo, OK dated Jan 15, 1902

Victim Details

Name

Frank Smith

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Caddo

State

OK

Date Of Death

1902-01-15

Age At Death

42

First Name

Frank

Last Name

Smith

Last Updated

07/15/2026

Case Description

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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 ...

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Links to Additional Sources (2)

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123 Years Ago Frank E. Smith – Sheriff Caddo County ... - Facebook

Sheriff Frank E. Smith - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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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