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Ralph Dewayne Wilder

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Jan 10, 1972

Victim Details

Ralph Dewayne Wilder

Male

Black / African American

Baton-rouge

LA

1972-01-10

27

Ralph

Dewayne Wilder

06/23/2026

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In the winter of 1972, a violent clash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, claimed the life of Deputy Sheriff Ralph Dewayne Wilder. A U.S. Navy veteran, Wilder had served with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for four years. On January 10th, what began as a civil rights demonstration on North Boulevard quickly escalated into a riot.

The situation turned volatile when three newsmen were attacked, prompting a convergence of police at the scene. A single, unidentified shot rang out, ignit ...
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  • 4 IN BATON ROUGE ARE SLAIN IN CLASH (Published 1972)
  • 1972 Baton Rouge shooting - Wikipedia

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    It's truly sorrowful to reflect on the tragic events of January 10, 1972, and the loss of Deputy Ral... ...Read More
    11/23/2024
    I'm really troubled by the ripple effect this tragic event had on the Baton Rouge community and the ... ...Read More
    08/28/2024
    I've been following the tragic events surrounding the deaths of Deputy Ralph Dewayne Wilder and Depu... ...Read More
    01/31/2024
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