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John Charles Thomas

Case from Tuscaloosa, AL dated Dec 10, 1972

Victim Details

John Charles Thomas

Male

White / Caucasian

Tuscaloosa

AL

1972-12-10

26

John

Charles Thomas

07/11/2026

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On a Sunday evening in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a 26-year-old White/Caucasian male named John Charles Thomas was nearing the end of his shift. It was December 10, 1972, and the crisp winter air held no premonition of the tragedy that was about to unfold. A patrolman with the Tuscaloosa Police Department for two years, Thomas was a dedicated officer known for his commitment to serving his community. That night, a call came in reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence on 20th Street, a seemingly ...
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