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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

30 Sep 1982

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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1982

Page

5

Sheriff Posey Dies After Hostage Swap Stand-Off

Franklin County Sheriff James Posey 37 dies after swapping himself for hostages in Brookhaven Mississippi. Gunman Derald Coghlan 25 is killed by officers. four hostages Eve Welch 41, Charles 14, Maria 17, and infant Larry Hawley survive. Coghlan had been awaiting manslaughter trial for a 1981 shooting.

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Brookhaven Miss Franklin County James Posey Derald W. Coghlan Highway Patrol Donald Butler Coghlan Jackson Posey Edd Jussely Eve Welch Joe Spring Spring Jordan Welches Maria Welch Lincoln County
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Dooley the dog saves farmer after desert trek

Dooley the black Queensland heeler walked seven miles through a desert ravine to reach home, guiding rescuers to Brooks DeKock, a 26 year old jalapeno farmer injured in a car crash. DeKock was flown to University Hospital in San Diego in fair condition with multiple injuries.

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Borrego Springs Calif Dooley Brooks DeKock DeKock Bea Costa Janelle Schepe University Hospital San Diego Jack Hansen
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Read The Odessa American for home cars jobs and more

Advertisers from across the county offer scores of products and services each week. The Odessa American invites ads of all sizes and will help develop an ad if wished. Readers find just the right item at the right price.

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