Patrolman Roy Odes Caffey, South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Patrolman Roy Odes Caffey

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, October 8, 1972

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Roy Odes Caffey

Patrolman Roy Caffey was shot and killed while on patrol in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. A passing motorist found his body.

The case remained unsolved with no suspects until a television broadcast in 1997 turned up an arrest of a woman who claimed she was present when Patrolman Caffey was murdered. The two men she claimed shot him had since died.

Patrolman Caffey was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for 26 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 26 years
Badge 198
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Apprehended in 1997

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Patrolman Caffey,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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October 8, 2022