Detective Ernest Andrew Whitten, Albertville Police Department, Alabama

Detective Ernest Andrew Whitten

Albertville Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Wednesday, January 25, 1995

Ernest Andrew Whitten

Detective Whitten was shot and killed when he answered a knock at his back door at approximately 2100 hours. The suspect in a case that Detective Whitten was investigating hired two hit-men to murder him so that the suspect would not face any jail time. Detective Whitten survived long enough to identify the murderers. All parties involved where charged with murder.

Two of the suspects were sentenced to death and the third was sentenced to 25 years in prison. One of the suspects had his sentence reduce to life in prison without parole in 2005 when the United States Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitional to execute convicted murderers who committed their crimes as juveniles. The suspect sentenced to 25 years was denied parole in 2010. His next parole hearing is in 2020.

Detective Whitten was survived by his parents and brother.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
Badge 32

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to death

Most Recent Reflection

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It is another anniversary since your death. It is a night that will forever be in my memory. I cherish our friendship and remember your laughter, devotion and your integrity You were so full of fun and mischief and enjoyed your life and the job for which you pledged commitment. You are indeed a hero but not for the way you died but for the life you lived and the work you accomplished.

I love you and miss you.

Cindy Whitten

January 25, 2017