Jerry Darnell

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 14, 1964, Deputy Sheriff Jerry L. Darnell of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Alabama was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop at approximately 2:30 a.m. While issuing a citation to a driver for operating a vehicle without a license, the individual attacked Deputy Darnell, seized his service revolver, and shot him in the back.

Later that day, the assailant surrendered to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff. On September 14, 1966, the 29-year-old perpetrator was convict ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jerry Darnell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Tuscaloosa

    AL

    1964-06-14

    26

    Jerry

    Darnell

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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