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Samuel Boyett
- Jul. 02, 1930 -
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Resided: |
TN, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jul. 02, 1930 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 55 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Obion County Sheriff's Dept.
TN
USA |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Deputy |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
TN
USA
Wed. Jul. 02, 1930
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Summary: |
Deputy Boyett was shot and killed by the brother of a suspect he had arrested earlier in the night.
Deputy Boyett had obtained information concerning the location of an escaped fugitive from the Trimble, Tennessee jail. The suspect was located and arrested. Charges were filed against the suspect for the assault of a Dyer County woman and for escaping from jail.
The suspects brother, learning of the part that Deputy Boyett had played in the arrest of his brother, went to Deputy Boyetts residence in Mason Hall. Deputy Boyett stepped outside his home and got into an argument with the suspects brother. As the argument continued, the suspects brother pulled a pistol and shot Deputy Boyett in the head, killing him. The shooting incident was witnessed by Deputy Boyetts 14 year old son.
The suspect was arrested and convicted of murder. He served time in prison, but was later pardoned by the Governor.
Deputy Boyett was survived by his wife and son.
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