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Roy Huskey

Case from Rutherford, NC dated May 31, 1979

Victim Details

Roy Huskey

Male

White / Caucasian

Rutherford

NC

1979-05-31

48

Roy

Huskey

06/21/2026

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Captain Roy Huskey, aged 48, was a dedicated officer with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina. On May 31, 1979, he responded to a domestic dispute between a man and his teenage daughter in Rutherford County. Upon arriving at the scene, Captain Huskey was shot in the head by the suspect as he exited his patrol car. Despite his efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect, James Hutchins, continued his rampage, killing Deputy Sheriff Millard Messersmith and Troope ...
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  • Tragic Day Remembered Three Slain Lawmen ... - Rutherford Weekly
  • 'It was a major thing' - Shelby Star
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