Sergeant Paul Lynn Mooneyham, Sr., Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

Sergeant Paul Lynn Mooneyham, Sr.

Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, April 4, 1981

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Paul Lynn Mooneyham, Sr.

Sergeant Mooneyham suffered a fatal heart attack during the investigation of the murder of Sullivan County Sheriff's Sergeant Arthur Lane. The heart attack was brought on due to the stress and long hours of the investigation.

Sergeant Mooneyham was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 22 years
Badge 5523
Military Veteran

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Cause Heart attack

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