Deputy Sheriff Ralph Gayle Hancock, age 30

Lost to gun violence on January 10, 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Deputy Sheriff Hancock was with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for 7 years. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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