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Chief Sexton was shot and killed by one of his officers who was corrupt. The officer was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 2 years in prison. He served less than a year. In 2004 he was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for drug and gun crimes.
Survivors
Chief Sexton was survived by his two-month-old daughter and mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Sexton served with the Olanta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Olanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Sexton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Robert Fred Sexton served in the U.S. Navy (1965â1966) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Robert is the only officer of Olanta Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Robert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Robert is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1976, 3 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1976, 137 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1976, 162 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Robert was 28. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Robert was 28. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Robert was 28. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 8.5% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Tuesdays: 13.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Olanta Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 17.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Military Service
Robert Fred Sexton served in the U.S. Navy (1965–1966) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
What is kept
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