John Martin

Death by Force

John Lee Martin, a 39-year-old deputy sheriff from Jonesville, VA, tragically lost his life on November 7, 1988, after being shot in the line of duty. Sergeant Martin was investigating a suspicious vehicle parked outside a building at approximately 3:00 AM when the suspect opened fire with a .44 caliber pistol. Despite being critically wounded, Martin managed to return fire and provide a description of the suspect and vehicle to backup officers before being transported to a local hospital. Unfor ...Read More