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Tom Thompson

Case from Talladega, AL dated Nov 02, 1907

Victim Details

Assistant Tom Thompson

Male

Talladega

AL

1907-11-02

33

Tom

Thompson

Yes

06/30/2026

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In a tragic turn of events, Assistant Tom Thompson, a 33-year-old male, lost his life in the line of duty in Talladega, AL. Thompson, an 11-year veteran of the Talladega Police Department, held the rank of Assistant Chief.

The incident unfolded after Assistant Chief Thompson arrested three individuals for illegal gambling. Following the arrest, the men offered to lead him to a larger, ongoing game. However, this was a ruse that led him into a deadly ambush. Upon arriving at the secondary ...
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    This case from over a century ago is an absolute tragedy for the Thompson family and the Talladega c... ...Read More
    01/05/2024
    I've been reading up on the tragic events surrounding the murder of Assistant Chief Tom Thompson bac... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
    Wow, this case is really disturbing. What's really eating at me is the cold, calculated nature of th... ...Read More
    05/12/2023
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