Sheriff John E. Martin, Starr County Sheriff's Department, Texas

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Sheriff

John E. Martin

Starr County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, December 1, 1881

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: 3 years, 6 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/1/1881

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Sheriff Martin and a citizen were shot to death after being ambushed while returning to Rio Grande City after serving citations. The two had been collecting taxes and were murdered in a robbery of the tax proceeds.

Sheriff Martin had served as sheriff for a total of 3.5 years over two different terms. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 128th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 2, 2009

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John E. Martin

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