Constable Rosie Lee Smith, Limestone County Constable's Office

Constable Rosie Lee Smith

Limestone County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, April 30, 1933

Rosie Lee Smith

Constable Ronnie Smith was stabbed to death after being attacked without warning while walking in Kosse.

When a bystander attempted to stop the assault, the suspect's brother threatened the citizen with a hammer. Constable Smith sustained severe stab wounds in the attack. He died three weeks later, on April 30th, 1933.

Both brothers were charged with assault with intent to murder, and later murder charges were filed and then dismissed. They were each fined $25 and one of the men was sentenced to three months in jail. The conviction was later reversed by the Court of Appeals.

Constable Smith was survived by his wife and was buried in the Eutaw Cemetery. The Precinct 5 constable's office no longer exists.

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Age 61
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Incident Date Saturday, April 8, 1933
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Fined $25

ambush

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Once again we mourn your sacrifice.

Rest in Peace Constable R. L. Smith. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Limestone County, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that Monroe and Eugene Crisp burn in hell for eternity.

Amen.

B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent Retired
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX retired

April 30, 2017