Inspector James Olen Randolph Jr.
Inyo County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 15, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 15, 1979
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Inspector Randolph was killed when the plane he was piloting on a search and rescue mission crashed into a ridge near Mildred Lake. A civilian rescue team member riding in the plane was also killed.

Inspector Randolph had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.