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William Ronnie Brooks

Case from Clarendon, AR dated Feb 27, 1975

Victim Details

William Ronnie Brooks

Male

White / Caucasian

Clarendon

AR

1975-02-27

27

William

Ronnie Brooks

07/21/2026

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In the small town of Clarendon, Arkansas, a tragic event unfolded on February 27, 1975, that would end the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer. William Ronnie Brooks, a 27-year-old male Trooper with the Arkansas State Police, was killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend three escaped fugitives. The escapees had broken out of the Monroe County Jail, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.

Trooper Brooks located the three fugitives just six blocks from ...
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