Detective Samuel Milton Guy, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

Detective Samuel Milton Guy

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, January 7, 1975

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Samuel Milton Guy

Detective Samuel Guy was shot and killed while moonlighting at a local hotel.

He confronted two men who were robbing the cashier and was shot in the shoulder and thigh. The suspects then stole his pistol and $275 from the register. The suspects remained free for 24 years until an anonymous tipster confirmed evidence implicating them.

Both suspects were arrested in 1999 and charged with murder. In April 2002, one of the suspects was found guilty of assault with intent to rob and sentenced to 12 years. That suspect also turned state's witness against the other suspect, who was convicted of murder and faces life in prison.

Detective Guy was a United States WWII veteran and had served with the Atlanta Police Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife and son, also an officer with the agency when he was killed, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 19 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Arrested after 24 years

robbery

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To the family of Detective Sam Guy,
I just watched the Dateline about the loss of Detective Guy and I wanted to express my sincere condolences to your family and his law enforcement family. I am also deeply sorry that it took so long for you to get justice. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.

Paula Martinez, Crime Analyst (Ret)
Texas

February 9, 2025