Constable William Tedder, Franklin County Constable's Office

Constable William Tedder

Franklin County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, December 3, 1892

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William Tedder

Constable Tedder was shot and killed while attempting to settle a rent dispute.

Constable Tedder and a property owner went to the residence of a tenant regarding nonpayment of rent. While at the residence, the tenant prepared coffee and then went to a neighbor's house on the pretense of borrowing coffee cups, but instead returned with a Winchester and shot Constable Tedder, killing him.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Constable Tedder had served with the Franklin County Constable's Office - Precinct 3 for three weeks.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

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92 years since your murder and here we are today remembering your service and sacrifice. Be assured that you will never be forgotten.
Continue to rest in peace Constable Tedder.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

December 3, 2024