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Dick Potter

Case from Blytheville, AR dated Mar 22, 1942

Victim Details

Dick Potter

Male

White / Caucasian

Blytheville

AR

1942-03-22

30

Dick

Potter

07/30/2026

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In the spring of 1942, a domestic disturbance call forever altered the lives of a Blytheville, Arkansas family and the community they served. On Sunday, March 22, Patrolman Dick Potter, a 30-year-old officer with the Blytheville Police Department, responded to a dispute at a local beauty salon. Having served on the force for a decade, Potter was a seasoned officer.

Upon his arrival, the situation escalated dramatically. A man, entangled in a conflict with his estranged wife, opened fire. ...
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    It's so painful to read about lives cut short by violence, especially when someone like Patrolman Di... ...Read More
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    I was just reading about the tragic events of March 22, 1942, in Blytheville and was struck by how d... ...Read More
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