Preston Van Buren Swanguen, a constable in Temecula, Riverside County, California, met a tragic end on December 24, 1907. Swanguen was well-known and respected in the small town, often seen as a calming presence. On Christmas Eve, while hosting a holiday dinner at his home, he was called to address a disturbance at a local pool hall. The trouble began when Joe Winkels, the owner of the establishment, had a confrontation with Horace Magee, a man known for his violent temper, especially when drink
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