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Larry Wayne Russell

Case from Athens, AL dated Jan 02, 2004

Victim Details

Larry Wayne Russell

Male

White / Caucasian

Athens

AL

2004-01-02

42

Larry

Wayne Russell

Primary Suspect Deceased

06/27/2026

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In the winter of 2004, a tragedy unfolded in the quiet town of Athens, Alabama, forever marking the community. Larry Wayne Russell, a 42-year-old Sergeant with the Athens Police Department, found his life cut short in a sudden and violent ambush. On January 2nd, what began as a response to a seemingly routine call escalated into a deadly confrontation that would also claim the life of a fellow officer. Russell, a respected member of the force, was a man dedicated to his community, a role he had ...
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  • Sergeant Larry Wayne Russell, Athens Police Department, Alabama
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