Sheriff George James White, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

Sheriff George James White

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Arizona

End of Watch Thursday, July 13, 1922

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George 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.

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Age 43
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

prisoner custody, transport

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George 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