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Case Description
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Patrolman Clarence Oden Martin, a 44-year-old officer from the Alexander City Police Department, met a tragic end on January 6, 1976. His death was the result of an ambush attack while he was sitting in his vehicle.
The incident occurred when a suspect, whom Martin had previously given a ticket to, targeted him in a violent act of retaliation. The suspect shot Martin, leading to his fatal injuries.
Martin's death highlights the dangers and risks that law enforcement officers fa ...Read More
The incident occurred when a suspect, whom Martin had previously given a ticket to, targeted him in a violent act of retaliation. The suspect shot Martin, leading to his fatal injuries.
Martin's death highlights the dangers and risks that law enforcement officers fa ...Read More
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Clarence Oden Martin
Alexander-city
AL
1976-01-06
44
Clarence
Oden Martin
11/13/2025
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the nature of Patrolman Clarence Oden Martin’s murder and how it ... ...Read More
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