John R. Klem Iii

On a late summer night in Rawls Springs, Mississippi, the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer was tragically cut short. Deputy Sheriff John R. Klem, III, a 44-year-old Caucasian male, had served the Forrest County Sheriff's Office for thirteen years. On the evening of September 15, 1985, he responded to a call from the Big K Truck Stop located on U.S. 49 North, where two female clerks reported a man causing a disturbance.

Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Klem recognized the susp ...