Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, December 27, 1999
Add to My HeroesPaul Denham, III
Trooper Paul Denham was killed in a single-vehicle crash while returning from working the scene of a fatal collision.
Trooper Denham was traveling north on Mississippi Route 603 in Bay St. Louis when his vehicle left the roadway and flipped several times. Some witnesses reported that another vehicle cut off his cruiser, causing him to lose control.
Trooper Denham had served with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol for seven years and previously served with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department and the Bay St. Louis Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 10 years
- Badge K-13
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 82 ReflectionsI can't believe it's been 25 years since that tragic day. Some days it seems like it was just yesterday. Your friendship and advice was always appreciated.
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