Ranger Stanley Keith Guffey, Texas Department of Public Safety

Ranger Stanley Keith Guffey

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, January 22, 1987

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Stanley Keith Guffey

Ranger Stanley Guffey was shot and killed while attempting to rescue a 2-year-old girl who had been kidnapped in Horsehoe Bay, Texas. The suspect had already murdered an employee of the girl's family.

The subject was shot and killed by Ranger Guffey's partner.

Ranger Guffey had served with the Texas Rangers for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

kidnapping

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Ranger Guffey,

I'm sure there are many who think of you often, and some, like your wife and children, think of you daily. Especially on this day which is the 39th anniversary of your passing. I will pray for your wife and children, as well as the rest of your family, friends, loved ones and colleagues. Hope you are continuing to rest in peace.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

January 22, 2026