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Deputy City Marshal Tobe DeRacy was stabbed to death while arresting a man for vagrancy.
The suspect asked the marshal if he could go to his room for a change of clothes. As the two entered the suspect's room the man suddenly turned and stabbed Deputy Marshal DeRacy with a 15-inch dagger, killing him instantly.
On June 2, 1945, the man, 52, was convicted of Deputy Marshal DeRacy's death and sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison on November 7, 1957.
Deputy Marshal DeRacy was survived by his wife and five children.
Survivors
Deputy Marshal DeRacy was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy City Marshal DeRacy served with the Pecos Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pecos community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy City Marshal DeRacy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pecos Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Tobe is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Tobe is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Tobe is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1945, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1945, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1945, 70 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 108th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Tobe was 42. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Tobe was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Tobe was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Pecos Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; dagger, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; dagger, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; dagger, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; dagger, in 0% of these deaths.
His people
Pecos Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Tobe among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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