Olanta Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 27, 1976
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: CHIEF
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 27, 1976
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 years
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.
Chief Sexton was survived by his two-month-old daughter and mother.