Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, January 12, 1943
Add to My HeroesCleveland Olen Weathers
Sheriff "Cleve" Weathers was killed when he was stabbed five times in the chest by an inmate in the county jail in Lawrenceburg as he attempted to break up a fight.
The 18-year-old inmate was convicted of the murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison. He was paroled in 1973 and died in 1996.
Sheriff Weathers was serving his third term as sheriff when he was murdered. He was survived by his wife, parents, two sisters, and four brothers.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Paroled in 1973
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSheriff Weathers,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lawrence County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 12, 2023
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