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William Joseph Clifton, a 48-year-old former Onslow County deputy, was found dead on July 7, 2017, in Woodlands Park, Jacksonville, NC. Clifton died from multiple gunshot wounds and blunt force trauma to the head. His body was discovered at 6:30 a.m. on that fateful Friday morning. Clifton had previously served as a school resource officer at Southwest High School.
The investigation into Clifton's death revealed a complex and troubling relationship between him and an 18-year-old female su ...Read More
The investigation into Clifton's death revealed a complex and troubling relationship between him and an 18-year-old female su ...Read More
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William Joseph Clifton
Male
Black / African American
Jacksonville
NC
2017-07-07
48
William
Joseph Clifton
11/08/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else thought about the impact on the community at Southwest High School after this tragic... ...Read More
07/10/2024
07/10/2024
I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy has had on the students and staff at Southwest H... ...Read More
07/30/2023
07/30/2023
I can't stop thinking about the role that relationship dynamics played in this tragic case. The fact... ...Read More
07/21/2023
07/21/2023
