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Thomas Benton Worley

Death by Force
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Thomas Benton Worley, a 32-year-old officer with the Los Angeles County Safety Police, tragically lost his life on December 21, 1994. Officer Worley was off duty and shopping with his wife at a shoe store located at the intersection of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard when he observed a robbery in progress. Demonstrating his commitment to public safety, Worley intervened and ordered the suspect, Jesus Mario Valenzuela, to the ground. Unfortunately, Valenzuela opened fire, striking W ...Read More
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  • Los Angeles Times: Slain Officer Followed His Life's Calling : Heroism: Thomas Worley, angered 'when defenseless people are victimized,' died in shootout with robber.
  • Los Angeles County Safety Police - Officer Thomas Benton Worley
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    Victim Details

    Thomas Benton Worley

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Los-angeles

    CA

    1994-12-21

    32

    Thomas

    Benton Worley

    11/13/2025

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    I’ve been thinking about the ripple effects that Thomas Benton's passing must’ve had on those cl... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    I've been reading about Officer Thomas Benton Worley's case, and it's truly a testament to the brave... ...Read More
    09/05/2024
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