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In the late morning light of June 18, 1986, a day that marked his wedding anniversary and fell just two months shy of his planned retirement, Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff William James Truesdale was working an off-duty security job at the Citywide Bank on South Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood, Colorado. At 53 years old, the male deputy was a seasoned officer, familiar with the risks that came with the badge. That morning, the inherent dangers of his profession tragically materialized.
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William James Truesdale
Male
White / Caucasian
Lakewood
CO
1986-06-18
53
William
James Truesdale
11/14/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone else find themselves wondering about the incredible bravery Deputy Truesdale must have s... ...Read More
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
I've been thinking a lot about Anthony Jasper's role during the tragic events that led to Deputy Tru... ...Read More
05/13/2023
05/13/2023
I've been reflecting on the testimonies presented during the trial regarding Deputy Truesdale's murd... ...Read More
02/25/2023
02/25/2023
