Whitwell Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 11, 1974
Age: 64
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 11, 1974
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Released in 1984
Jailer Uselton was shot and killed by a man who was angry that he could not get his friend out of jail. The man had come to the jail earlier in the night and began to argue with Jailer Uselton when he was informed the man would not be released. The suspect returned a few hours later, knocked on the door, and then shot Jailer Uselton through the door as he approached. The 61-year-old suspect was apprehended.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. On August 6, 1984, he was released because he had cancer and needed constant care.