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Phillip Meacham

Case from Hopkinsville, KY dated Mar 29, 2018

Victim Details

Phillip Meacham

Male

White / Caucasian

Hopkinsville

KY

2018-03-29

38

Phillip

Meacham

07/18/2026

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In the spring of 2018, a tragedy unfolded in the city of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, that claimed the life of 38-year-old male police officer Phillip Meacham. On the afternoon of March 29th, Meacham, though off-duty, became suspicious of a vehicle equipped with flashing blue lights. Aware of recent reports of a police impersonator in the area, he decided to follow the car and called for a uniformed officer to assist in the investigation.

The vehicle, driven by James K. Decoursey, eventually p ...
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    I've been following the tragic case of Officer Phillip Meacham, and one thing that constantly comes ... ...Read More
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