Captain DeWitt "Wid" Spivey, White Settlement Police Department, Texas

Captain DeWitt "Wid" Spivey

White Settlement Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, March 12, 1955

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DeWitt "Wid" Spivey

Captain Wid Spivey suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a homicide scene at 221 Donald Street in White Settlement.

He was one of the first officers to arrive at the scene at about 5:30 am after a man was stabbed to death. He collapsed at about 11:30 am while still at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Captain Spivey had served with the White Settlement Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

crime scene

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Capt. Spivey,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of White Settlement. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 12, 2025