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James Ronnie Woodard

Case from Nashville, TN dated Oct 09, 1991

Victim Details

James Ronnie Woodard

Male

White / Caucasian

Nashville

TN

1991-10-09

46

James

Ronnie Woodard

07/04/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 9, 1991, a dedicated Metro Nashville Police Department Lieutenant, James Ronnie Woodard, a 46-year-old white male, tragically lost his life in the line of duty. With eighteen years of service to the department, Lieutenant Woodard was a respected and good officer. On that fateful morning, his diligence led him to suspect a car was stolen, prompting him to initiate a traffic stop.

The vehicle pulled into a bank parking lot located at 747 Fessiers Lane. ...
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  • On this day in... - Metropolitan Nashville Police Department - Facebook
  • Lieut James Ronnie Woodard Sr. (1945-1991) - Find a Grave
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