Sheriff Lamar is dead following a one car accident on highway 7, south of Oxford. He left a suicide note, stating he, "sacrificed too much to live as an honorable man." Preliminary investigation indicates he had been drinking. There were no signs of a struggle.

SHERIFF LAMAR DEAD

Evidence: Suicide Note A note was found on the desk in Lamar's study at his home. The note was left on the center of the desk blotter and was the only item on the desk top, aside from a family photograph. View Item   Document: Police Report Details of cotton field crash site. The crash took place on highway 7 heading toward Water Valley at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. View Item   Press Item: Sheriff Lamar dies in Fiery car crash Additional information about the crash. From reporter, Chase McFadden View Item

INTERVIEWS

Interview: Aimee Harberson Sheriff Lamar's girlfriend tells investigators where she was at the time of the accident. View Interview   Interview: Harold Mazza Sheriff Lamar recently defeated Mazza in a county Sheriff election. View Interview   Interview: Caroline (Lamar) Blanchard Sheriff Lamar's ex-wife. View Interview

AUDIENCE AREA

Audience Document: Chat Session Summary The weekly AOL chat sessions are summarized. Many questions are answered. View Item   Audience Document: Chat Schedule November 10-15. All chats are on AOL at keyword:crimescene. View Item   Audience Document: Tip Line View audience tips and leads, see the disposition of investigative items. View Item

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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