Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, April 4, 1981
Add to My HeroesPaul Lynn Mooneyham, Sr.
Sergeant Mooneyham suffered a fatal heart attack during the investigation of the murder of Sullivan County Sheriff's Sergeant Arthur Lane. The heart attack was brought on due to the stress and long hours of the investigation.
Sergeant Mooneyham was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 5523
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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