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Barry Maham

Case from Richmond, VA dated Aug 08, 1978

Victim Details

Man Barry Wayne Maham

Male

White / Caucasian

Richmond

VA

1978-08-08

32

Barry

Maham

07/02/2026

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In the summer of 1978, the community of Henrico, Virginia, was shaken by the sudden and tragic death of one of its own. Patrolman Barry Wayne Maham, a 32-year-old male officer with the Henrico County Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty, a testament to the unforeseen dangers that law enforcement officers face. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Maham had served on the police force for three years, having started as a communications officer before becoming a patrolman.

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