Ernest St. Leon
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Ernest "Diamond Dick" St. Leon (died August 31, 1898) was a French-American law enforcement officer and a member of the Texas Rangers, known prominently during the 1880s as one of its finest undercover officers. He received the nickname "Diamond Dick" from his fellow officers due to his habit of wearing diamonds on his uniform.
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Ernest St. Leon | |
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Born | |
Died | (1898-08-31)August 31, 1898 |
Other names | Diamond Dick |
Police career | |
Country | United States |
Department | Texas Rangers |
Service years | c. 1880-1890-1898 |
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