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Thomas Evans

Case from West Memphis, AR dated May 20, 2010

Victim Details

Thomas Evans

Male

White / Caucasian

West Memphis

AR

2010-05-20

38

Thomas

Evans

07/25/2026

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On May 20, 2010, a routine traffic stop on Interstate 40 in West Memphis, Arkansas, turned into a violent and tragic event that claimed the lives of two police officers. Thomas William 'Bill' Evans, a 38-year-old White male officer with the West Memphis Police Department, initiated the stop of a white minivan due to a traffic violation. Sergeant Brandon Paudert, 39, arrived moments later to provide backup. The van was driven by Jerry Kane, who was traveling with his 16-year-old son, Joseph Kane. ...
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    I recently came across the details of Officer Bill Evans' tragic incident on the forum, and I wanted... ...Read More
    06/04/2024
    Hey everyone, I was just thinking about the heartbreaking details of Officer Bill Evans' last traffi... ...Read More
    01/20/2023
    I've been reflecting a lot on the bravery of Officer Bill Evans and Sergeant Brandon Paudert. It's r... ...Read More
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