Prev
Incident
Precinct 3 Constable T.C. Craig was killed and a citizen, M.C. Depuy, was seriously injured by a suspect attempting to escape charges of cattle theft.
The suspect was under indictment in district court for cattle theft and assault with intent to murder the sheriff when he escaped from the county jail on April 27th. The suspect stole a horse from M.C. Dupuy during his escape.
Dupuy and Constable Craig pursued the suspect for seven miles and overtook the suspect, who hid in the brush. The suspect fired on Constable Craig and Depuy. One round hit Constable Craig and killed him instantly. Depuy was also shot and dangerously wounded. The suspect escaped but was found on May 1 by a group of citizens who captured him while he was sleeping at a friend’s house. He was arrested and bound across a horse, feet and neck being tied together. The men carried him 10 miles and gave him a choice – jail or die? The men said Land chose to die. His body was riddled with buckshot and left in the woods.
Constable Craig, a veteran of the Civil War, served with Confederate Army's Eleventh Battalion, Texas Volunteers, Calvary and Infantry before going on to serve as constable.
Dupuy and Constable Craig pursued the suspect for seven miles and overtook the suspect, who hid in the brush. The suspect fired on Constable Craig and Depuy. One round hit Constable Craig and killed him instantly. Depuy was also shot and dangerously wounded. The suspect escaped but was found on May 1 by a group of citizens who captured him while he was sleeping at a friend’s house. He was arrested and bound across a horse, feet and neck being tied together. The men carried him 10 miles and gave him a choice – jail or die? The men said Land chose to die. His body was riddled with buckshot and left in the woods.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtq2wvv6mdbkhcn7qz3nm- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew T.. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
151 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Constable Craig served with the Houston County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Crockett community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
T. is the only officer of Houston County Constable's Office - Precinct 3 remembered here.
T. is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
T. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
T. 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 1875, 7 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1875, 28 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 157th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1875, 32 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 156th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
T. was 57. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
T. was 57. 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.
T. was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Houston County Constable's Office - Precinct 3. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 4.4% 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 unknown weapon, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
Others Who Wore This Badge
0 officers from Houston County Constable's Office - Precinct 3 are honored on badge.nw.