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Thomas M. Bowen, a 26-year-old white male police officer, tragically lost his life on March 11, 1984, in Columbus, Georgia. Officer Bowen, affectionately known as "Spanky," was responding to a burglary call when the incident occurred. During the call, he became involved in a high-speed pursuit with the suspect, which ended in a crash at the intersection of Edgewood Road and Auburn Avenue. Officer Bowen radioed to dispatchers that he was going to check the vehicle for injuries at 4:07 am. When ba ...Read More
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Thomas M. Bowen
Male
White / Caucasian
Columbus
GA
1984-03-11
26
Thomas
Bowen
11/07/2025
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I was reading about Officer Thomas M. Bowen's case, and a thought struck me about the bravery it mus... ...Read More
12/19/2024
12/19/2024
I can’t help but think about the impact Officer Bowen's death had on his family, especially his fi... ...Read More
06/12/2023
06/12/2023
I’ve been thinking a lot about the bravery and dedication of Officer Thomas "Spanky" Bowen. I canâ... ...Read More
06/11/2023
06/11/2023
