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Herbert D. Proffitt

Death by Force
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In the quiet town of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, a long-held grudge culminated in a tragic act of violence that claimed the life of a revered law enforcement veteran. Herbert D. Proffitt, an 82-year-old male who had dedicated 55 years of his life to serving his community, was fatally shot on August 28, 2012. A retired Chief of Police and former Monroe County Sheriff, Proffitt was ambushed in the driveway of his own home as he went to check his mail. The man behind the gun was 81-year-old Charles Ha ...Read More
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Victim Details

Herbert D. Proffitt

Male

White / Caucasian

Tompkinsville

KY

2012-08-28

82

Herbert

D. Proffitt

12/03/2025

Forum Posts (3)
It's really chilling to think about the history between Proffitt and this suspect. It shows how deep... ...Read More
01/01/2025
Does anyone else find it unsettling that the suspect held onto those old citations for decades? Itâ€... ...Read More
09/05/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been following the case of Herbert D. Proffitt closely, and one aspect I find ... ...Read More
07/22/2024
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