In the small town of Montgomery, Louisiana, a senseless act of violence cut short the life of Deputy Marshal Bobby Glenn Thompson, a 50-year-old male public servant. On the rainy day of June 1, 1995, Thompson, who had been with the Montgomery Police Department for three years, was giving a ride to three young men to shelter them from the severe weather.
In a sudden and unprovoked attack, the three males turned on him.
The assault was brutal; Thompson was beaten, his throat was cut, and he was shot. Despite his grievous injuries, when a search was initiated after he failed to return home, he was found in a secluded area in the southern part of Montgomery. Before succumbing to his injuries an hour later at Natchitoches Parish Hospital, he was able to provide a detailed account of the attack and identify his assailants.
The investigation quickly led to the apprehension of three suspects. One of the individuals was 18 years old and was already awaiting trial for burglary. His accomplices were two juveniles, aged 14 and 15. The adult suspect pleaded guilty to murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The two juvenile offenders pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter and were subsequently paroled after serving their sentences.
