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Ralph King Davis

Case from Lawrenceville, GA dated Apr 17, 1964

Victim Details

Ralph King Davis

Male

White / Caucasian

Lawrenceville

GA

1964-04-17

49

Ralph

King Davis

06/27/2026

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In the spring of 1964, a grim discovery marked a dark day in the history of Gwinnett County, Georgia. The life of Police Officer Ralph King Davis, a 49-year-old male, was tragically cut short in a brutal act of violence that also claimed the lives of two of his fellow officers.

On the night of April 17, 1964, Officer Davis and his partner, Officer Jerry Everett, were taking an ill colleague, Officer Marvin Gravitt, home. Their route took them near Norcross, where they responded to a call ...
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  • Gwinnett Forum – BRACK: New book sheds light on horrific murders of 3 Gwinnett policemen
  • Police Officer Ralph King Davis - Gwinnett Fraternal Order of Police
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