Rex A. Sanford

Death by Force

Officer Rex A. Sanford, a 26-year-old member of the Sylacauga Police Department in Alabama, lost his life in the line of duty on September 18, 1952. On that fateful night, Officer Sanford and his partner were attempting to take two men to the police station for questioning. During this process, Officer Sanford was shot and killed.

The incident had a profound impact on his partner, Neal Denny, who considered Officer Sanford like a brother. The loss affected Neal Denny for the remainder o ...Read More