John Thrower

Murdered

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Case Description
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On August 17, 1920, Deputy Sheriff John C. Thrower of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Alabama was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance in the community of Kellerman. A woman had requested Deputy Thrower's assistance in settling a dispute at a residence. Upon their arrival, a male occupant of the home shot Deputy Thrower in the head, resulting in his immediate death. The assailant fled the scene and was never apprehended.

Deputy Thrower was 47 years old at th ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Thrower

    Tuscaloosa

    AL

    1920-08-17

    47

    John

    Thrower

    11/22/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Is there going to be a memorial service for Deputy?... ...Read More
    10/28/2024
    Deputy Sheriff John C. was tragically murdered in Tuscaloosa, AL on [date]. If anyone has any inform... ...Read More
    10/16/2024
    Has anyone heard of any recent updates on the case? I'm curious to know if there have been any new d... ...Read More
    01/30/2024