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In the quiet town of Somerville, Tennessee, a routine escort turned into a tragedy that claimed the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer. William Thomas Bishop, a 42-year-old male deputy with the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, was killed on May 2, 1997. His death occurred while he was transporting two inmates to a local dentist's office, a task that was part of his regular duties.

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Victim Details

William Thomas Bishop

Male

White / Caucasian

Somerville

TN

1997-05-02

42

William

Thomas Bishop

01/02/2026