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Detective Benjamin F. Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

Detective

Benjamin F. "Bennie" Cravatt

Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Friday, July 16, 1954

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/16/1954

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed in 1956

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Detective Cravatt was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to stop a robbery in progress. Detective Cravatt and his partner were staking out a grocery store when robbers entered. As Detective Cravatt entered the store he exchanged gunfire with the suspects. Detective Cravatt was fatally wounded. Members of the hold up team were apprehended.

One suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair January 18, 1956.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 56th 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 16, 2010

 

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