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Randy Gerald

Case from Conway, SC dated Dec 29, 2001

Victim Details

Randy Gerald

Male

Black / African American

Conway

SC

2001-12-29

47

Randy

Gerald

07/03/2026

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On a cool evening in Conway, South Carolina, a dedicated public servant’s life was tragically cut short. Randy Gerald, a 47-year-old male Lieutenant with the Horry County Sheriff's Office, was on his way home from his shift at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on December 29, 2001, when he observed what he believed to be a car accident. His commitment to protecting and serving the community prompted him to stop and offer assistance.

As he approached the scene, it became evident that t ...
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  • Lieutenant Randy Gerald, Horry County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
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