Byron Looper

American politician and state senator

Byron Looper - American politician and state senator
Born

1964
61 years ago

Died

June 26th, 2013
11 years ago — 49 years old

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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