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Deputy Giles Joiner was shot and killed in the line of duty. Three men were apprehended and charged in connection with his murder. One was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Another was sentenced to 5 years and the third was acquitted.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Joiner served with the Kemper County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the DeKalb community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Joiner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Kemper County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Giles is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Giles is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Giles is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1934, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
March holds 7.8% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Mondays: 12.8%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Kemper County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Kemper County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Giles among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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