Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Thursday, July 13, 1922
Add to My HeroesGeorge James White
Sheriff George White and Deputy Leonard Smith were killed in an automobile accident as they transported prisoners 18 miles south of Tucson at 9 pm.
Sheriff White was killed instantly.
The convicts they had in custody escaped and were captured a week later. They were wanted for the murder of a husband and wife. One subject was hanged, and the other was given a life sentence.
Sheriff White was survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, two brothers, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 43
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Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsSheriff White,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Santa Cruz County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 13, 2022
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