Clay County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1969
Add to My HeroesJames Madison Sizemore
Sheriff James Sizemore was shot and killed while serving warrants in Ephram Creek. He was shot five times with a high powered rifle as he stepped out of his car.
No person was connected with the murder until 42 years later when a grand jury indicted a suspect on May 3, 2012. The suspect was convicted in 2013 and received a life sentence.
Sheriff Sizemore had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He is survived by his wife and 11 children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Charged with murder
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View all 15 ReflectionsThank you for your service. I met your grandson today, who spoke with pride in his heart of being from a law enforcement family, carried on from generation to generation. I am honored he shared this page so I could see a true hero who had such a strong influence on his family. Rest in peace, your law enforcement family has it from here…
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May 23, 2023
