Chambers County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, October 17, 2004
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: 129
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: October 17, 2004
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Knearem was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 73, at the intersection of Highway 124, near the Chambers County-Jefferson County border. Deputy Knearem was making a left-hand turn when his patrol car collided with another vehicle.
Deputy Knearem had served with the Chambers County Sheriff's Department for 2 years, and had been in law enforcement for a total of 16 years. He is survived by his fiancee.