Sheriff Lelon D. ’Red’ Sizemore, 62, was killed on the evening of August 3, 1977, after responding to a domestic disturbance off Lake Fox Road, east of Chancellor, in Geneva County, Alabama. A man reported to be intoxicated and making threats was being arrested for disorderly conduct when a struggle over the Sheriff’s .38 caliber handgun occurred. The assailant pursued Sheriff Sizemore to his patrol car and fired, striking him three times and killing him.

The suspect was later identified, apprehended, and convicted of first-degree murder; he was sentenced to death and remained on Alabama’s death row until dying of cancer in 2001. Sheriff Sizemore had served 28 years in law enforcement, including six years as Geneva County Sheriff. His wife completed the remainder of his term.

If anyone knew Sheriff Sizemore, the scene that night, or has information about the case, please share what is known.