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William Lee Bowlin

Case from Nashville, TN dated Aug 04, 1982

Victim Details

William Lee Bowlin

Male

White / Caucasian

Nashville

TN

1982-08-04

27

William

Lee Bowlin

07/06/2026

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In the late summer of 1982, the city of Nashville lost one of its own in a sudden and violent act that stemmed from a domestic turmoil. Officer William Lee Bowlin, a 27-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated member of the Metro Nashville Police Department for just under five years. His life was tragically cut short on the evening of August 4, 1982, a date that also marked his two-month wedding anniversary. The events that led to his untimely death began to unfold at a residence located at 1213 ...
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