Sheriff James Madison Sizemore, Clay County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Sheriff James Madison Sizemore

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1969

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James 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

warrant service

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Thank 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