Floyd Douglas Heist Sr.

Death by Force

Floyd Douglas Heist Sr., a 42-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on May 3, 1980, in Pensacola, Florida. He was serving as a Deputy Sheriff with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at the time of his death. On that fateful day, Deputy Heist responded to an armed robbery at a local business. As the first officer on the scene, he entered the establishment before the robbery was confirmed. Upon his arrival, the suspect, a 21-year-old male, took a hostage. Deputy Heist attempted to negoti ...Read More

Floyd Douglas “Doug” Heist Sr. (1938-1980) - Find a Grave Memorial

Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Florida, Fallen Officers

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