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On the night of Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Deputy RJ <\/span>Leonard<\/span> and <\/span>Tabatha Smith perished <\/span>near the Blythe Ferry Landing in Birchwood, TN, Meigs County. <\/span>Here you will find a comprehensive report of the incident to help provide a better understanding of the <\/span>tragic events that took place.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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