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George W Dykeman

Death by Force
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In the winter of 1927, the life of Federal Prohibition Agent George W. Dykeman, a male World War I veteran, came to an abrupt and tragic end on the streets of West New York, New Jersey. On Friday, January 14th, Agent Dykeman was participating in a raid on an establishment serving beer, a common occurrence during the era of Prohibition. Following the arrest of two individuals, the situation took a sudden turn when one of the men attempted to escape custody.

A chase ensued through a nearby ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Federal George W Dykeman

    Male

    West New York

    NJ

    1927-01-14

    George

    W Dykeman

    11/17/2025

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