Deputy Sheriff Felix Edgar Redwine, Lynn County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Felix Edgar Redwine

Lynn County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Friday, March 6, 1936

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Felix Edgar Redwine

Deputy Redwine was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to stop an inmate from escaping. The suspect was arrested and executed in the electric chair October 23, 1936.

He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 58
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Executed in 1936

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Deputy Sheriff Redwine,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lynn County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 6, 2018