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Oda Hyatt

Died June 7, 1965

Oda Hyatt served in the U.S. Army for 3 months. Oda served during the years of World War II.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Constable Hyatt was shot and killed after stopping a stolen truck. The driver of the truck was also wanted in connection with the theft of guns and ammunition from a Goldthwaite hardware store. The driver shot Constable Hyatt with a rifle twice, mortally wounding him. The man then stole Constable Hyatt's pistol, wallet, and keys before fleeing. Constable Hyatt was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day. Before dying, he was able to give the sheriff a description of the suspect and the truck. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested the next day as he stepped off a bus in Dallas. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. The suspect was denied parole on March 29, 2018, and has another parole hearing in February of 2023.

Survivors
Constable Hyatt was survived by his wife, two sons, three step-children, five brothers, and one sister.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1942 – 1942
Also Served
San Saba County Constable's Office - Precinct 1
Constable
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 11-E · Line 17 cut as ODA HYATT
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Constable Hyatt served with the San Saba County Constable's Office.

Thank you for your service to the San Saba community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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