Constable George W. Tucker

Constable George W. Tucker

Morris County Constable's Office, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, November 26, 1912

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George W. Tucker

Constable George Tucker was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man for the fraudulent sale of a mule.

The suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. On March 17th, 1913, the day he was to hang, Governor Oscar B. Colquitt granted him a respite of 30 days. A mob, angered over the respite, seized the suspect from the county jail and hanged him.

Constable Tucker was survived by his wife and young son and buried at Omaha Cemetery, Morris County, Texas.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Lynched

fraud, warrant service

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundreth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Laslater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 13, 2012

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