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Case Description
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On October 1, 1981, Tommy Lee Thedford, a 37-year-old police officer from Bessemer, Alabama, was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect. At the time of the incident, Officer Thedford was on duty and had been involved in a stakeout related to the burglary.
Following the shooting, Harrell was arrested, read his Miranda rights, and subsequently made statements regarding the incident. Initially, Harrell claimed that the pistol had accidentally discharged while he was ...Read More
Following the shooting, Harrell was arrested, read his Miranda rights, and subsequently made statements regarding the incident. Initially, Harrell claimed that the pistol had accidentally discharged while he was ...Read More
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Tommy L. Thedford
Male
Black / African American
Bessemer
AL
1981-10-01
37
Tommy
L. Thedford
Yes
11/12/2025
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I've been digging into the details of Officer Tommy Lee Thedford's tragic murder, and something abou... ...Read More
12/03/2024
12/03/2024
