Byron Looper
American politician and state senator
Born
1964
61 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a member of the Tennessee State Senate from 1991 to 1995. Ran for the position of U.S. House of Representatives in 1996. Known for his controversial tenure and subsequent legal troubles. Convicted of murder in 1998, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence. Died while incarcerated in 2013.
Served in Tennessee State Senate from 1991 to 1995
Convicted of murder in 1998
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