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 crash as they transported prisoners 18 miles south of Tucson at 9 pm.
Sheriff White was killed instantly. Deputy Smith succumbed to his injuries four days later.
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 had served as sheriff for one term and previously served with the United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, two brothers, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsGeorge James White was my great uncle. Never met him but heard a lot of good from family. I was born in 1943. I understand he left Crab Orchard, KY and moved to Arizona for the dry air. I think he had TB. When I moved to Reno, Nevada I volunteered at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in his memory.
Jim White
Past vol. WCSO
September 21, 2024
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