Bartow County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, August 29, 1970
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 29, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Released after 12 years
Deputy Simpson was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to serve a warrant. The other deputy was also wounded but survived.
The suspect was convicted of Deputy Simpson's murder but was released after serving only 12 years.