Deputy Sheriff Robert F. Hagood, Hunt County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Robert F. Hagood

Hunt County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, October 14, 1874

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Robert F. Hagood

Deputy Sheriff Robert Hagood while attempting to arrest a horse thief he had followed to Marion County and Cass County in East Texas.

The suspect was apprehended and lynched the following day. On December 2nd, 1875, the Hunt County Commissioners Court ordered the payment of a $500 reward to three men who had arrested and delivered the man to the county sheriff.

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Age 27
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Lynched

livestock enforcement, warrant service

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Deputy Sheriff Hagood,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hunt County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 14, 2024