Arn Erich Schultze

Arnold Erich "Arn" Schultze was an outlaw most famously known for his involvement with the 1885 break-in at Fort Lackman. He was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, burglary, and assault of a federal officer, and served eight years of a twenty year sentence before being released on probation. Schultze was found dead in his home in Little Jack, Texas, on November 26, 1893. His death was ruled a homicide, though no arrests were ever made in connection with it.

Early Life
Schultze was born near San Marcos, Texas, on March 13, 1852. He received little or no education, and worked odd jobs from a young age to help support his family. In 1864, Schultze (aged 12 years old) lied about his age and joined the army of the Confederate States of America, though it is unknown whether he actually saw action. After the war, Schultze took up cattle rustling and served time in San Marcos County Jail from 1871-1873 for horse rustling.

Cowboy Dan Posse
Schultze is thought to have joined the Cowboy Dan posse following a stint in Travis County jail for assault. While serving time, he met Gib Herbert, who introduced him to the group later on. Schultze was involved with the 1885 break-in of Fort Lackman, for which he was arrested and convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, burglary, and assault of a federal officer. Schultze was sentenced to twenty years in federal prison, and served eight years of his term before being released on probation.

Disappearance and Death
On Friday, November 20, 1885, Schultze was seen in the town of Big Jack, Texas, by several people praying at the First Church of Christ. He left alone and was apparently not followed. Schultze was not seen alive again.

Nearly a week later, on Thursday, November 26, 1885, Schultze was found dead and desecrated in his one-room cabin outside Little Jack by Deputy Norman Eloy of the Edwards County Sheriff's Department. Schultze had been killed by multiple shotgun blasts to the head, after which he was decapitated and flayed, and his corpse hung by the neck in his bedroom. The Edwards County Sheriff's Department declared his death a homicide, though no arrests were made.