On a January afternoon in 1981, Alexandria Deputy Sheriff William G. Truesdale, a 47-year-old male, was escorting three prisoners from the courthouse back to the city jail. An eight-year veteran of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office, he was a respected figure, known for his ability to remain composed and his fair treatment of inmates. Having served in the Korean War, he was no stranger to dangerous situations. He was a husband and a father to four children.
As they made their way up the stai
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