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On a tragic day in Pikeville, Kentucky, May 15, 1979, Deputy Sheriff Earl Smith, a 62-year-old male, lost his life in the line of duty. A veteran of the Pike County Sheriff's Office for 35 years, he was attempting to serve a warrant at a residence when the incident occurred.
As Deputy Smith approached the back door of the home, the suspect fired a weapon through the screen door, striking him. The assailant then proceeded to shoot the deputy five more times. The warrant had been issued at ...Read More
As Deputy Smith approached the back door of the home, the suspect fired a weapon through the screen door, striking him. The assailant then proceeded to shoot the deputy five more times. The warrant had been issued at ...Read More
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Earl Smith
Male
Pikeville
KY
1979-05-15
62
Earl
Smith
12/04/2025
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I’ve been following the case of Deputy Sheriff Earl Smith, and I’ve been thinking about how the ... ...Read More
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