“Dear Sir: I
have a warrant here for your arrest. Please come in by Friday and give yourself
up. If you don’t I’ll know that you intend on resisting arrest, and I will feel
justified in shooting you on sight when I come after you. Yours truly, Elfego
Baca, Sheriff of Socorro Country N.M.”—The form letter Sheriff Baca sent to all
those indicted by a Grand Jury.Thursday, August 2, 2018
Quote of the Week
“Dear Sir: I
have a warrant here for your arrest. Please come in by Friday and give yourself
up. If you don’t I’ll know that you intend on resisting arrest, and I will feel
justified in shooting you on sight when I come after you. Yours truly, Elfego
Baca, Sheriff of Socorro Country N.M.”—The form letter Sheriff Baca sent to all
those indicted by a Grand Jury.
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