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Charles Slaughter

Case from Gainesville, FL dated May 11, 1912

Victim Details

Charles H. Slaughter

Male

White / Caucasian

Gainesville

FL

1912-05-11

29

Charles

Slaughter

07/15/2026

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Deputy Sheriff Charles H. Slaughter, a 29-year-old white male, was tragically killed on May 11, 1912, in Gainesville, Florida. Slaughter, who also served as the marshal for the town of Archer, was attempting to arrest two men, Cain and Fortune Perry, for possessing illegal firearms. Accompanied by another deputy and a citizen, Slaughter approached the suspects' home. As they attempted to make the arrest, the Perry brothers opened fire, resulting in the deaths of Deputy Slaughter and the citizen. ...
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