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Officer Richard Clyde Appling was a member of the Northport Police Department in Northport, Alabama. He was born in 1907 and served his community with dedication until his tragic death.
On October 15, 1935, Officer Appling was shot and killed by unknown subjects. The circumstances surrounding his death suggest that it was an act of retaliation. The exact motives and identities of those responsible remain unclear, but it is believed that his murder was a direct result of his duties as a ...Read More
On October 15, 1935, Officer Appling was shot and killed by unknown subjects. The circumstances surrounding his death suggest that it was an act of retaliation. The exact motives and identities of those responsible remain unclear, but it is believed that his murder was a direct result of his duties as a ...Read More
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Clyde Appling
Northport
AL
1935-10-15
Clyde
Appling
11/20/2025
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Has anyone looked into the possibility that Officer Appling might have been working on a case involv... ...Read More
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
I've been diving into the Officer Appling case, and something that really struck me is the reaction ... ...Read More
05/06/2023
05/06/2023
