From the San Antonio Express, Thursday, December 05, 1946, Page 1
Marshal Slain, Suspect Hunted
HENRIETTA, Dec. 4, 1946 -- A
formal charge of murder was filed here Wednesday against L.T. Barnett
23, of Wichita Falls, following the discovery of the body of City
Marshal D.C. Early of Bellevue, apparently shot with his own pistol.
Earley was last seen at noon Tuesday with Barnett, wanted for
questioning in a forgery case. Neither Barnett nor the car in
which they were riding has been seen since.
Slayer Caught After Bellevue Marshal Killed WICHITA
FALLS, Dec. 5, 1946 -- L.T. Barnett, 24, of Bellevue, charged with
murder in connection with the slaying Tuesday of City Marshal D.C.
Early of Bellevue was captured last night at Hastings, Okla., Police
Sgt. M. E. Johnson of Wichita Falls reported. submitted by Rex Huha
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