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Published: 2012-08-19 20:53:00
Updated: 2012-08-20 06:43:20

Posted: August 19, 2012
Updated: August 20, 2012

Scotland deputy who rescued woman in 2011 dies

Scotland County sheriff's deputy Lt. Tommy Butler

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Scotland County sheriff's deputy Lt. Tommy Butler
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Laurinburg, N.C. — A Scotland County sheriff's deputy who rescued a woman trapped inside her trunk during a 2011 kidnapping died Sunday, authorities said. 

It wasn't clear how or when Lt. Tommy Butler died, but officials with the sheriff's office confirmed the news late Sunday. 

In February 2011, Butler said God put him in the right place at the right time to rescue a woman who had been kidnapped by a man and his girlfriend and forced to drive at gunpoint. 

No other information about Butler's death has been released. 

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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"It's a sad day when one of most the "honest" LEO's has to give way for the newer, and lower form, of the original. RIP Tom"

And your Grandfather probably said the same......

Sad for a good man to die before their time.
Click to view my profile Crabbit Cratur
August 21, 2012 9:07 a.m.
It's a sad day when one of most the "honest" LEO's has to give way for the newer, and lower form, of the original. RIP Tom
dwr1964
August 20, 2012 11:04 a.m.
RIP Deputy......thank you for your service
Click to view my profile Scubagirl
August 20, 2012 10:31 a.m.
I didn't know Tommy personally but I remember he was always very friendly. I am sorry for his family and freinds' loss.
Click to view my profile daisy
August 20, 2012 9:12 a.m.
Tommy was a great guy and this is a loss for everyone that knew him. You will be missed Tommy
Click to view my profile Fredrick Bimmell
August 20, 2012 8:53 a.m.
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