Chief Deputy Sheriff Clyde E. Hobbs, Uvalde County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Chief Deputy Sheriff Clyde E. Hobbs

Uvalde County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, August 10, 1982

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Clyde E. Hobbs

Chief Deputy Sheriff Clyde Hobbs was beaten to death after stopping a vehicle he suspected of containing stolen goods. His body was found minutes later on U.S. 83, three miles south of Uvalde.

The three occupants of the vehicle attacked him and beat him severely. Chief Deputy Hobbs succumbed to his wounds approximately 12 hours later.

All three suspects, 18, 19, and 32, were convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison. On October 19, 1983, the 19-year-old received an additional 50 years after he was convicted of the murder of another man near Eagle Pass in December of 1981. The two terms are to run concurrently. He was denied parole on June 21, 2021. His next parole hearing is in June of 2024. The 18-year-old was denied parole on July 25, 2021. His next parole hearing is in July of 2024.

Chief Deputy Hobbs had served with the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office for 9 1/2 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 9 years, 6 months
Badge 43

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Monday, August 9, 1982
Weapon Blunt object; Tire iron
Offender Sentenced to life

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Thinking of you, Dad, on the 42nd anniversary of the assault that took you from us. I know you are our guardian angel watching over us. I have no doubt you are beaming proudly seeing how our family has grown with so many grandchildren that would have loved going fishing with you! Until we meet again in heaven, we will do all that we can on earth to keep your legacy alive. Love you, Dad, forever and always.

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August 9, 2024