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Morley G. "Buddy" Ray, a 39-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on April 7, 1978, in Pensacola, Florida. Deputy Sheriff Ray was working as a security guard at a Winn Dixie grocery store when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred during a robbery attempt by five men who entered the store with the intent to commit a crime. Upon seeing Deputy Ray, they approached him from behind and shot him in the back of the head, resulting in his immediate death.

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Victim Details

Morley G. Buddy Ray

Male

White / Caucasian

Pensacola

FL

1978-04-07

39

Morley

Ray

11/29/2025