Deputy Sheriff Harry Hinton, Live Oak County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Harry Hinton

Live Oak County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, December 20, 1914

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Harry Hinton

Deputy Harry Hinton was beaten to death by three inmates during an escape attempt from the Live Oak County Jail, Oakville. A mob who later captured the suspects, hanged one and turned the other two over to authorities. Both were convicted of murder and hanged, one on February 2, 1915, and the other on March 3, 1915.

Deputy Hinton had served with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender One lynched; Two executed

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Deputy Sheriff Hinton,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Live Oak County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 20, 2024