Spencer County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, October 28, 1973
James Cletus Goodwin
Sheriff James Goodwin suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to apprehend two juvenile inmates who were escaping from the county jail.
As he heard the commotion, he ran downstairs and captured one of the juveniles in the street. He collapsed as he escorted the boy back inside.
Sheriff Goodwin had served with the Spencer County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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