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Claude Flinchum

Case from Campton, KY dated Mar 04, 1979

Victim Details

Claude Flinchum

Male

White / Caucasian

Campton

KY

1979-03-04

46

Claude

Flinchum

07/19/2026

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In the quiet hills of Wolfe County, Kentucky, a dedicated public servant named Claude 'Rooster' Flinchum, a 46-year-old male, wore the badge of a Deputy Sheriff. His time with the Wolfe County Sheriff's Department was relatively short, having served for just one year, yet his life was one of service, marked by his time as a Korean War veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. His life was anchored by his wife and their four children.

On the late winter day of Sunday, March 4, 1979, a d ...
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    I came across Deputy Flinchum's case while researching law enforcement officers who have been killed... ...Read More
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    I recently stumbled upon the tragic case of Deputy Sheriff Claude Edward "Rooster" Flinchum, and it'... ...Read More
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    Was anyone else struck by how quickly the suspect was apprehended after the tragic incident involvin... ...Read More
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