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William Joseph Clifton

Case from Jacksonville, NC dated Jul 07, 2017

Victim Details

William Joseph Clifton

Male

Black / African American

Jacksonville

NC

2017-07-07

48

William

Joseph Clifton

07/11/2026

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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 ...
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  • Local young woman sentenced in former deputy's death | News
  • Eighteen-year-old arrested in murder of former Onslow Co. deputy
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    Has anyone else thought about the impact on the community at Southwest High School after this tragic... ...Read More
    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
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    I can't stop thinking about the role that relationship dynamics played in this tragic case. The fact... ...Read More
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