Trooper George Tillman Radford, South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Trooper George Tillman Radford

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, October 29, 1988

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George Tillman Radford

Trooper George Radford was shot and killed while on duty. The suspect had submerged his body in a pond off of SC Highway 34, where it was found the following day.

The suspect in his murder was found not guilty in his fifth trial in 1999. He had been found guilty in two previous trials and the other two trials resulted in hung juries.

Trooper Radford had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for 16 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and three siblings.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 16 years
Badge 699

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted after five trials

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You won't be forgotten by your Brothers and family for your sacrifice and service to your state. It's sad that the people you served could not do the same for you.

Glenn Kresge, Retired Federal officer
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February 12, 2023