James Walter Sell murdered or death by force in Gassville, Arkansas.

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On February 4, 2006, James Walter 'Jim' Sell, a 63-year-old male, was tragically killed in the line of duty in Gassville, Arkansas. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Sell had a long and dedicated career in law enforcement. He served with the Blytheville Police Department for over 30 years, retiring as a captain. In 2003, he joined the Gassville Police Department as a part-time officer, continuing his commitment to public service.

On that fateful Saturday afternoon, Officer Sell conducted a traf ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

James Walter Sell

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Gassville

state

AR

Date of Death

2006-02-04

Age at Death

63

First Name

James

Last Name

Walter Sell

Last Updated

11/13/2025

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I’ve been following Officer Sell’s case and was struck by the fact that he was such a dedicated ... ...Read More
12/29/2024

I've been reading about Officer James Walter "Jim" Sell, and one aspect of his story that really tou... ...Read More
01/31/2023

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01/16/2023

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