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John Louis Francisco Sr.

Case from Augusta, GA dated Aug 16, 1982

Victim Details

John Louis Francisco, Sr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Augusta

GA

1982-08-16

56

John

Louis Francisco Sr.

06/22/2026

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In the late summer of 1982, the city of Augusta, Georgia, was shaken by the loss of a dedicated and long-serving law enforcement officer. Captain John Louis Francisco Sr., a 56-year-old white male, succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty, leaving behind a legacy of service and sacrifice. A 37-year veteran of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, his death was a profound blow to his family, his colleagues, and the community he had sworn to protect.

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