Frankie Lynn Betterton served in the U.S. Air Force for 1 year and 1 month. Frankie served during the years of the Cold War.
Gunfire
Deputy Frankie Betterton was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on US Highway 58 near Danville, Virginia, at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Deputy Betterton had two vehicles pulled over at this traffic stop. One vehicle was being driven by a male, and the other vehicle was driven by his girlfriend. After letting the girlfriend go, Deputy Betterton had the male sit in his patrol car.
The male, who was seated in the passenger seat, produced a .380 caliber handgun and shot Deputy Betterton once in the head. The male fled the scene but was apprehended the following morning at approximately 5:30 a.m. The male was charged and convicted of capital murder, and the jury recommended the death penalty, but the judge instead sentenced the male to life in prison.
Deputy Betterton had been employed with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office for three years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Betterton gave the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chatham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Betterton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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