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Deputy Robertson was shot and killed while transporting two prisoners to jail for the theft of a tire. Deputy Robertson was driving the suspect's vehicle with the suspects in the back seat. During the drive the suspects kidnapped Deputy Robertson and murdered him. His body was found the next day.
Both 20-year-old suspects were apprehended a month later in Dallas. On June 19, 1941, both were convicted of murder and sentenced to 99 years. Both were paroled; one on March 19, 1952, and the other on December 24, 1952.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Robertson gave the Lamar County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Paris community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Robertson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lamar County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1940, 7 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1940, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1940, 226 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 54. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. George had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 54. 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. George had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 54. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Lamar County Sheriff's Office.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Lamar County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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