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Cold Case of Clifton Raymer
Kentucky State Police Request Help Resolving Clifton Raymer Murder
Occurred on May 24, 1975, Cumberland Trace in Bowling Green
The Kentucky State Police request help in resolving the murder of Clifton Raymer. This occurred at his residence off of Cumberland Trace in Bowling Green on May 24, 1975.
Raymer was a retired attorney and lived at home with his wife. They were in bed when awakened by burglars in their home. Raymer armed himself and caught a burglar inside his home and was holding him at gunpoint while awaiting police. Someone outside the home shot Raymer and fired several shots at Raymer's wife when she came to assist him. There had been several burglaries recently in the area where the Raymers lived.
Investigators from Post 3 Bowling Green are asking anyone with information regarding the murder of Clifton Raymer to contact Lt. John Clark or Detective Sergeant Tommy Smith.
Investigating Officers Contact Information
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE
POST 3 - BOWLING GREEN
3119 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, Ky. 42101
OFFICER: Lt. John Clark or Detective Sergeant Tommy Smith
PHONE: 270-782-2010 or 1-800-222-5555
E-MAIL:
JohnW.Clark@ky.gov and WilliamT.SMith@ky.gov
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However, if you need to report information that is of an emergency nature, please contact the Kentucky State Police toll free at 1-800-222-5555 or call your local police/sheriff department at 911.