Southern Arizona has had more than its share of notable lawmen. The Earps, Bob Paul, John Slaughter and the Arizona Rangers come to mind. One got overlooked. Tom Turner was, in no small way, their equal.

He was also the first elected sheriff of Santa Cruz County. ×

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