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Lucius Smith

Case from Fresno, CA dated Oct 10, 1907

Victim Details

Night Watchman Lucius C. Smith

Male

Fresno

CA

1907-10-10

61

Lucius

Smith

07/08/2026

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Night Watchman Lucius C. Smith, aged 61, tragically lost his life on October 10, 1907, in Fresno, California. Smith, a dedicated member of the Fresno Police Department for nine years, was performing his duties when he encountered a burglar breaking into the Barton Opera House on Fresno Street, between J Street and K Street. The confrontation occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 2:35 AM. Smith, who was patrolling the area with his canine partner, Jim, noticed a man dressed in dark c ...
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