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Crimes in Moore County

Caraway Murder
The first murder in Moore County was in 1902 and was solved with the help of a dog.
Controversy in County Commission
The archives at Window on the Plain Museum contains an article from the June 8, 1972 Moore County News-Press concerning some "Official Arguments that Sometimes Got Warm."

Dellinger Shoot-Out
The Texas Panhandle had its own Dellinger shoot-out in 1930. The famous John Dillinger of Chicago was not involved, but Lon Dellinger who was charged with kidnapping and jail break in Dallam County.
Leverton Murder
Dispute over use of a cabin and cattle lead to John Leverton being shot 13 times and a Texas Ranger being brought to trial.
Night Watchman
"Would-Be Robbers Kidnap Night Watchman" were headlines in the local newspaper in 1931. Robbers tried to rob the bank, not once, but twice!
More Bits of History
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