Killing of Dave Lamar in Texas in 1936
Incident
Dave Lamar, 52, was killed in 1936 by Booker Smith, a building tender, in Texas State prison located on Ramsey Farm in Brazoria County, Texas. Smith claimed self-defense.
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- News article from the Bryan Daily Eagle about Dave Lamar's alleged murder of Ike Montgomery : October 4, 1910
- News article from the Bryan Daily Eagle about the indictment of Dave Lamar for assault : August 3, 1931
- News article from the Bryan Daily Eagle that mentions Dave Lamar's divorce decree : September 24, 1912
- News article from the Bryan Daily Eagle about the acquittal of Dave Lamar : September 30, 1911
- News article from the Houston Chronicle about the death of Dave Lamar in prison : July 28, 1936
- News article from the Dallas Morning News about the attempted suicide of Booker Smith : November 23, 1940
- News article from the Bryan Daily Eagle about the transport of Dave Lamar for trial : August 10, 1911
- News article from the Dallas Morning News about the escape of prisoners, including Dave Lamar : June 2, 1900
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