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Thomas Bruce White Sr. was an American law officer and prison warden known for his involvement in the resolution of the infamous Osage murder case and his tenure as the warden of Leavenworth Prison in Kansas.
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s Biography
Thomas White was the son of Travis County Sheriff Robert Emmet White and Margaret White. He was born in Oak Hill, Texas, on March 6, 1881.
Unfortunately, his mother died when he was only six years old. He studied at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, but left early to travel across the country, working in Oklahoma and California.
White began his law enforcement career by joining the Texas Rangers from 1905 until 1909, along with three of his siblings. After leaving the Rangers, he worked as a special agent for the Santa Fe Railway and Southern Pacific Railroad until 1917.
He then worked for the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) until 1926, when he oversaw the Houston office and headed the investigation into the Osage murders. His clever use of undercover spies helped reveal corrupt law enforcement officers and officials involved in the crimes.
Following the conclusion of the Osage probe, White became Warden of Leavenworth Prison until 1931. Unfortunately, he was critically injured while being held hostage by armed convicts during an escape attempt.
He was thereafter moved to La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution in Texas, where he retired in 1951. After retiring, White served on a three-man commission that oversaw pardon and parole proceedings for convicted people in Texas until 1957.
Thomas Bruce White Sr. lived in retirement until he died on December 21, 1971. His exceptional career and achievements in law enforcement have been portrayed in popular media, including the 1959 film The FBI Story and the planned 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Jesse Plemons.
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s Age
Thomas Bruce White Sr. is 90 years of age.
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s Height and Weight
Thomas Bruce White Sr. has a height of 1.93m. His weight is unknown
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s Net Worth
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s net worth is estimated to have been $1 to $5 million.
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s Parents
Thomas Bruce White Sr’s parents are Robert Emmet White and Margaret White
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s Girlfriend/Wife
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s wife Bessie Patterson
Thomas Bruce White Sr.’s Children
Thomas Bruce White is a father of three children; Thomas Bruce White Jr., Robert Emmett White and the lastborn, whose details are unknown
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