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Jerome Scott Clifton

Case from Frankfort, KY dated Sep 16, 1980

Victim Details

Jerome Scott Clifton

Male

White / Caucasian

Frankfort

KY

1980-09-16

30

Jerome

Scott Clifton

06/25/2026

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In the late summer of 1980, a dedicated Kentucky State Trooper's life was tragically cut short, leaving a lasting impact on his community and the state police force. Jerome Scott Clifton, a 30-year-old White male from Frankfort, Kentucky, was a respected nine-year veteran of the force, known for his commitment to public service. His life took a fateful turn on September 16, 1980, when he responded to a dangerous domestic disturbance in Pike County. There, a volatile situation had escalated, with ...
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  • Trooper Jerome Scott Clifton - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Trooper Jerome Scott Clifton - Kentucky State Police
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