Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, May 26, 1990
Add to My HeroesFranklin Bruce Hill
Game Warden Franklin Hill and Game Warden Barry Decker both drowned after being thrown from their patrol boat when it hit a submerged stump on Lake Murvaul, in Panola County, at approximately 10:00 pm.
Game Warden Hill had served with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for eight years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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