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Robert Lee Gideon | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the 31st Judicial Circuit of the State of Missouri | |
| In office 1929–1941 | |
| Succeeded by | Tom R. Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1894 Reno, Missouri |
| Died | October 2, 1968 Branson, Missouri |
| Spouse | Elma Gideon |
| Alma mater | Chatanooga College of Law |
| Known for | Presiding judge during the public execution of Roscoe "Red" Jackson |
Robert ('Bob') Lee Gideon (October 1,1894—October 2, 1968) was an American lawyer and served as judge for the 31st Circuit Judicial Circuit of the State of Missouri. He is best known for presiding over the final public execution in the United States, that of Roscoe Jackson.
Early Life
editRobert Lee Gideon was born in Taney County, Missouri on October 1, 1894 to John and Lucy Gideon, the fifth of seven children.[1]
In 1919, Gideon was appointed county organizer of Taney County for the American Legion. He was tasked with appointing chairmen for the towns of the county.[2]
Education
editGideon was in the United States Army and spent part of his senior year of high school in fix as a sergeant.[3] Upon the close of the war, Gideon returned to finish his high school studies and in 1919 was the sole graduate of Forsyth High School.[4]
After graduating Forsyth High School[5] Gideon attended the Chattanooga College of Law school in 1919 and graduated and passed the state bar examination in 1920.[6] [7]
Legal Career
editEarly Career
editGideon first appeared on the 1920 Republican ballot for Taney County prosecuting attorney and running unopposed, emerged victorious.[8] [9]
Gideon and Gideon Law Firm in Forsyth, Missouri.[10]
Two terms as prosecuting attorney of Taney County.[10]
Special Prosecutor in Kyger Case
editIn September of 1922, Gideon was made the special prosecutor to assist in the trial of Kyger in Christian County who was charged with murdering the deputy sheriff. Kyger was convicted for the murder and sentenced to ten years in prison.[11]
Career as Judge
editIn 1928, Gideon announced his candidacy for circuit judge of his district, as a Republican.[10]
Notable Cases
editRoscoe "Red" Jackson
editReferences
edit- ^ "Robert Gideon", United States census, 1900; Jasper, Taney, Missouri; roll 905, page 11-12, line 96-103, enumeration district 0130. Retrieved on June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Taney County Republican American Legion". The Taney County Republican. May 15, 1919. p. 3. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Taney County Republican High School Number". The Taney County Republican. June 6, 1918. p. 1. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Forsyth High School Commencement Program". The Taney County Republican. May 22, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Taney County Republican School Notes". The Taney County Republican. September 20, 1917. p. 3. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bob Gideon Home". The Taney County Republican. April 15, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bob Gideon Passes Bar Examination". The Taney County Republican. July 15, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Taney County Republican Ticket". The Taney County Republican. August 19, 1920. p. 2. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Official Returns, Taney County General Election, 1920". The Taney County Republican. November 11, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "R.L. Gideon Announces Circuit Judge Candidacy". White River Leader. June 14, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Christian County Local Notes". Christian County Republican. June 22, 1923. p. 8. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.