Who Shot the Sheriff? - Someone They Knew with Tamron Hall

Who shot the new sheriff of Dekalb County? When Derwin Brown was gunned down shortly after winning his election, investigators thought it might have been a political assassination. But no one was prepared for where the trail of corruption would lead.
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[@tphvictims5101]

The opening was good. How many people has this sheriff violated ? HIRE CLOWNS 🤡 AND EXPECT A CIRCUS 🎪.

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

Oh my goodness 😳

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Love Tamron Hall and please keep these videos coming. Absolute great content.

[@angelwings7930]

Her show is dull. From what I’ve seen it’s all rehashing old cases that were better produced by shows like Dateline or 48 Hours.

[@angelwings7930]

@@bettydamnboop3030 🤮

[@janyceparks8326]

How horrific that Derwin's family got no financial assistance to live due to the fact he resigned his position to run, but hadn't legally been sworn in yet as Sheriff. Dorsey should have had to sell everything he owned and pay compensation for it.

[@marsukarhu9477]

That's just injustice!

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Yea that IS pretty mucked up smh It's just altogether horrible for all the loved ones connected to a case like this...nobody gets to be happy again. It's just a mess of a situation

[@4Runneradventures]

I'd be investigating the POS board that decided not to help Derwin's family after his death. They owe(d) him that much!!

[@oc6617]

Couldn't she have taken him to civil court for compensation?

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

I agree

[@Fckyourfeelingsboo]

He’s been getting away with evil for so long. I bet, he never even considered getting caught.

[@sufundasamuels2313]

Yeah, and his evil ass threw his minions right under the bus rather quickly too. The Brown family deserved major financial gain, even if the Dorsey's had to liquidate their assets.

[@rr8960]

This is one’s of the best investigative news programs out there.

[@micheledavis9280]

I love watching Court Tv Vinny

[@AzharMalik-yc4hk]

Don't for get top 5 in telling lies

[@Haroldcarroll-eh9fu]

Yeah I like this

[@pattysdaughter5639]

I remember this case, it’s still as heartbreaking years later. I remember his wife (Derwin) fighting for him, she was so strong. Thanks for the upload!

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

How did his wife die??

[@pattysdaughter5639]

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy I think it was complications from a stroke.

[@Ketta211]

I was in labor with my daughter when Derwin was rushed into the emergency room. They moved me out of labor to try to save his life. I will NEVER forget that day.

[@andrewhinds6302]

Wow. Hope family are OK 🙏🏼

[@RebeccaGallin]

i remember when this happened, they tried to save him but it was so devastating to his body. I hope all was good with you and your baby, now an older baby 😊❤❤

[@TopicswithKristie]

Oh wow you can see the anger, rage, and hatred written ALL over the ex sheriff's face

[@robinenoch7362]

I know!! I've not seen that kind of hatred/rage on someone's face....you can feel it!!!

[@matthew0317usmc]

……he is still exactly the same way. Don’t ask me how I know lol

[@TopicswithKristie]

@@matthew0317usmc shoot....how do you know lol

[@kolanatty]

I was a DeKalb resident and knew Derwin Brown before he was killed. I attended the party at Scores he was at that night. We were toasting and congratulating the victory. This was a tragedy on many levels. What makes me cry is the fact that Mrs Brown had to fight until her death for Derwins benefits. The state used a loophole against and her children. Rest on Power Mr. and Mrs Derwin Brown.

[@shimeicareaves]

Omg she passed ugh 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@kahjatraylor2063]

@@shimeicareaves yea the daughter said she died of a broken heart 💔

[@shimeicareaves]

@@kahjatraylor2063 wow i figure that so sad

[@gdhse3]

Such a sad story.

[@Donna-qt1ot]

If there could ever be a bright spot in this horrific story;. I believe that Mr. and Mrs. Brown are together in heaven The state ought to be ashamed of themselves. I hope that Dorsey is haunted for the rest of his miserable life by what he did to this poor family.

[@lyndagrissom8166]

That reporter is a good man...that ex Sheriff is a narcissist

[@mariaorourke5236]

I don't think he's even remotely human. You.have to be sort of human to be a narcissist. He's a slimey revolting unevolved thing that morally crawls on the ground and lives under stones.

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

The man who carried out the murder could have come forward and exposed the murder plot. The Sheriff was a disgrace to his community.

[@spikenomoon]

He was never a sheriff. He was always a criminal gang member.

[@loria.buttsesquire3867]

They were betting on the fact that Mr. Dorsey would become the sheriff and continue to be the Godfather, giving them what they perceive to be the good life. I wonder what happened to the two who received immunity.

[@suerichards47]

What good videos without unnecessary drama and gets right to the point!💓💪💓

[@n.l.vannstallings4664]

Tamron Hall is so beautiful and so smart and confident.

[@brendaroath]

My God, a good man was killed and the city did nothing for his family and they should be ashamed.

[@arganiaspinosa9122]

I bet if they had gofundme back then , they would easily have gotten a few hundred thousands.

[@bridgethamilton6057]

DeKalb county politicians etc should be ashamed of themselves!!! They abandoned their sheriff elect's family.

[@sabrinamassie5606]

Atlanta - and surrounding counties - to include DeKalb - are despicable ... It's been that way for years and only getting worse ...

[@dougnice67]

They sure did

[@pamelapalmer2832]

I was raised in DeKalb county. This was so tragic. Sheriff Brown was a good man. I remember crying every time I saw his wife. So senseless. Bless his family ❤

[@michaelcat077]

It’s just unthinkable!! Now, they’re both dead. RIP

[@Just_Visiting316]

I live in DeKalb County and will always remember Sheriff Brown and his family in my prayers. Sidney Dorsey was always a crook back to his days in the Atlanta Police Department.

[@timmyjones1921]

Horror Story In Dekalb County , GA .

[@bettydamnboop3030]

I love the fact that in this series you actually get more information so please keep them coming. Wishing everyone health and happiness.

[@twodeepupyours508]

I could watch show's like this all day everyday

[@hotellady4033]

Me too...and I do🧐🤓🥸😎🤗

[@twodeepupyours508]

@@hotellady4033 on which channels? Please share....

[@mayra6073]

SAME 😩🤣 my bf gets tired of me but I don’t care lol

[@LillysConner]

I do it everyday and all day when off work,

[@LillysConner]

@@twodeepupyours508 try investigative discovery (ID) channel

[@KJMitchell]

Derwin Brown was my fraternity brother, chapter brother and prophyte. This happened the first year I was in Frat. Can’t believe it will be 22 yrs in December.

[@misssonja1]

I was living there when this occurred, so sad. I saw Mr. Brown's mother and his wife health deteriorate due to this senseless killing. I still pray 🙏🏾for The Brown family.

[@davide.b8027]

That man looked like an evil villain from a movie or something sitting in that courtroom.

[@junemarshall-kingsley566]

He had a permanent sneer built into his lips.

[@mmsmart1014]

The men that got immunity to testified should never walked free they had implied time to prevent the killing by going and report what Mr. Dorsey was planning. Patrick Cuffy is just as guilty.

[@altakruger9091]

Derwin Brown should have been protected by the police

[@lisabradford8180]

He did have a bodyguard but let him leave early that night. I can't remember which but his wife called she was going into labor or their child was sick.

[@yuvancasmith4152]

He planed to fire 67 folks there would have been no protection for him unless the fbi took over...

[@audralynn7454]

And on his wife's birthday? How horrible! My mother-in-law passed away on Father's Day, hard to be happy on that day now. Bless the family of Sherrif Derwin Brown, he was already cleaning things up and sadly paid with his life.

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

Just plain evil 💯 so cold blooded 😔‼️

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Ugh😖💔 losing ur mother in law on Father's day smh Damn man...none of the Dads in ur company get to woohoo for Father's Day anymore...none of em probably feel like woohooing anyway smh that sux, I'm sorry for ur men in the family. Especially the good Dads smh Sux man🥺

[@audralynn7454]

@@dionnedunsmore9996 thanks and yeah, we don't celebrate it anymore. At least my son got 8 years w/his Grammy, her only grandkid so I'm glad the grandparents got those memories. Just reminds you to appreciate when you got it

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

This killed her 💔 too that night. Every birthday week be an awful memory of her husband's murder. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@katy9291]

I'm sorry for your loss 😢

[@KayKay-hz9di]

Phyllis Brown suffered a lot after her husband was killed May They RIP

[@Kim-yy4zd]

Saddens me to hear that . Neither deserved the cards they were dealt. Seems they were both respectable people .

[@sandybeaches3950]

I had never heard about this. All I can say is wow!! Thank you for posting this story.

[@larhondamickles3976]

Crazy how he made that statement at his sentencing, and was guilty as hell.

[@monty9619]

That's a narcissist and sociopath for you. They will take the lies to the grave. The truth is in them and not valued by them but theie need to uphold their image is everything.

[@lisabradford8180]

@@monty9619 👍 👍

[@smartanajones4u]

Right! He lied with the straightest face to

[@junemarshall-kingsley566]

Because his whole life has been a lie--like the expression, "I know you're lyin', your lips are moving." When narcissists live in lies, they are convinced that their lies are the truth. And so they convince others as well.

[@yuelingchu4361]

Yes, it is like truth is a complete irrelevance to them. ​@@junemarshall-kingsley566

[@pamelamoody2584]

Mr. Brown should've known, he had to watch his back. The county should've given a police detailed, as soon as he won the election. This was so sad.

[@lisabradford8180]

On another show about this case, derwin Brown had a police bodyguard but him go home early that night. He got a call from his wife, either about a sick child or she was in labor, can't remember which.

[@Fckyourfeelingsboo]

Another demon disguised as a human, wearing a human suit. The poor wife, his family, the community and everyone lost a beautiful human. All because of greed & evil.

[@tracyinja7004]

The reporter needs to let go of his guilt, he didn't do one bad thing, everything he did was good and right, unlike many others he risked his life for the good of mankind.

[@maburg713]

I don't care if it IS your "family" that's done something like this. You shouldn't *stand *by *them just because they're blood.

[@Traciero]

Agreed!

[@spikenomoon]

Yep blood is not thicker than water when it’s frozen. A cold cold cold heart in that criminal not a sheriff.

[@junemarshall-kingsley566]

This is why so many power-hungry sociopaths even exist--their families stand by them no matter what they've done. It would be refreshing for people to admit that heinous behavior has consequences--even if they are "blood."

[@g-forcesa1591]

Thanks Tam! I wasn’t feeling the true crime daily podcasts and needed something new. You are the best

[@FaithandNova]

I can't get into podcasts with crime shows. I like to see pictures, family and friends. The investigators

[@ladykey665]

SAME!!!

[@seankingaroo1163]

Same as well

[@torenee745]

I thought I was the only one bc they came out of nowhere and keep coming like someone asked for those true crime podcasts

[@Matthew71727]

Very sad case my heart was broken for his wife 😢 💔

[@elliebellie7816]

I lived in DeKalb County when this happened and I couldn't believe it. I still can't!

[@sjfanning7711]

When you give certain people power, it goes to their head and they lose (iftheyever had) character, honor, and integrity.

[@mikegee5492]

I’m an African, the blood stream in us, power drunk

[@suerichards47]

Just like any government.

[@spikenomoon]

It is the most powerful drug. Very very very few can control power. That’s why their should be limits on all politicians, judges DA’s , congress. I wanted to be a police officer. I’m glad I didn’t because I have watched good men turn evil. The union protects them. They become immune to empathy.honesty out of control egos. Why ? No accountability, they investigate themselves. With this logic we should let criminals investigate themselves. It has truly become a gang of conspirators protecting themselves. Almost impossible to honor their oath. If you don’t help your buddy by lying on a report you will be outed.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

Not some people. Every person. Every politician and cop abuses their power to some extent! No human being is strong enough to be 100% moral and honest when given that much power. You have hitmen(Every cop) at your disposal to do your bidding for you! You control the treasury/money department. You have the city lawyers at your disposal. That would go to anyone's head especially after so long in power. I used to think people who were older than me, in a powerful position like cops, religious people never lied, were more mature, more moral, more honest...but No, they are not. They are more dishonest, more immoral and the biggest criminals in the world.

[@Yomi4D]

@@MilkyWayGalaxyy Not every person.. You are 100% wrong! You can say that's your character, but you can't assume that's mine because it's certainly not in me.

[@jlkitz1775]

WHY can we not do the right thing when we finally get a seat at the table?! Pride & arrogance will steal everything people, be vigilant & stay humble... Another good man killed for greed & pride 😐

[@janeobrien3578]

Tamron Hall, dignified and behaves with honor and dignity for the serious subject of justice.

[@sandibaker5298]

WOW! What a piece of work! To think that a government official would get on the stand and perjure himself is reprehensible.

[@janicescott7338]

Satan walks about like a roaring lion.

[@keepitsimple4629]

That jealous, corrupt s.o.b. didn't even let the new sheriff get sworn in. What a horrible person.

[@STYLEE-T]

What's easily overlooked is the fact that if this happens at small stations like that, it is definitely happening everywhere across the country! With the current temperature of the abusive nature of "policemen" today. The validity of the appointments of every law enforcement officers in cases of firing for derilection of duty, mishandling of evidence, and the countless violations of corrupt police, must be checked and NEVER omitted in every case. To be able to put anyone you choose in uniform, based on simply wanting them in uniform is SO DIRTY that it must be asked of citizens. Who knows that it's possible to issue a gun and badge to anyone who hasn't undergone the most rudimentary police training? If anyone answers that question with, "I know that it happens." That person must immediately be placed behind BARS! THIS IS NEWS TO MY EARS, AND I SADLY BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS HAPPENING.

[@velvetice100]

Right T👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@STYLEE-T]

@@velvetice100 I went on a rant b'cuz IT'S UNBELIEVABLE. ✌🏿

[@sabrinamassie5606]

Dekalb is NOT a small department ... it's HUGE!!! But you're right .. It happens in far too many places still ... and has metastasized to include the DAs offices, news agencies and voting stations ...

[@misty28882]

Yeah it did racist trump

[@matthew0317usmc]

Dekalb is in fact HUGE

[@Komediennekymd2009]

The prosecutor went in on him tho! THAT JONE 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CascadeSlim0119]

I said the same thing. I don’t even think he realize he roasted him on accident. 😂

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

Wow these brand new Court TV specials are well produced and directed!! Very entertaining!! So tired of the re runs Dateline and 20/20 does!!

[@gdhse3]

Agreed.... Both of those shows are getting a little too sensationalized for the general public and not getting down to the true nuts and bolts for true crime fans.

[@thomism1016]

This was a compelling and absolutely awesome documentary show ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@hayden823]

Sad how they finally had someone who they thought would represent them but he ended up as a corrupt greedy official. Then when they finally had a good one, he was assassinated even before he took office. Just tragic. Love of money and addicted to power was his downfall. RIP Derwin Brown.

[@rosetobeynelson5749]

Same here. And we blamed the whites for thinking and sometimes treating us the way they do. We are our enemies. It's so sad.......

[@msknucb1762]

A liar to the end! Smh...pure evil😠

[@rosieo5481]

That’s so sad the family was left out to dry!

[@jacks4009]

The wife died this is so sad!!!

[@bridgethamilton6057]

When and of what??

[@jacks4009]

@@bridgethamilton6057 5 years later. They didn't say what of, BUt I'm guessing it may be from a broken heart.

[@lisabradford8180]

@Linn you know the stress of all of this affected her health negatively. She was only 52 when she died 💔

[@PerrySinatra1]

I knew Mr. and Mrs. Brown. I attended atherton elementary school with their children. My parents were their friends, out of Decatur, GA. Just want to say we love you, and hope there are peace with the Brown family. Love ❤️

[@ikemeersalim-shabazz1793]

WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE ABOVE THE LAW!!!! YOU ARE CHECKED BY KARMA!!!!

[@Whitedove6]

Amen!

[@giannishofman8288]

How can he sit there looking angry while guilty

[@janellebentley2002]

I was a little girl when this happened. I grow up with Mr. J Tom Morgan’s daughter from kindergarten until we graduated high school. I remember going to their house for bday parties and sleepovers. He was always working however, found time for his family. Mr. Morgan was a good man

[@gracebose2538]

The best crime documentary. You delivered again Tamron. Well done.

[@henryevans2935]

Majority of the law enforcement agencies around the country have a criminal gang within their department and they have committed horrible crimes themselves

[@penny2093]

It’s the dumbest thing to kill a person. If anything, you mess up your own life too.

[@chelseasmith5781]

That part!!

[@loveinspired7]

Remember this happening like it was yesterday. This was a huge story here in the ATL.

[@ibrahima1964]

Who shot the sheriff

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

Sidney Dorsey sat in the courthouse emotionless 😑 and heartless. You gotta be careful nowadays.

[@bella2304]

"He shot the sheriff but he didn't shoot the deputy" :)

[@chasityleman7932]

Dorsey look evil!

[@sadaqahgreen3006]

YES he does 😈👿

[@georgeyoung7632]

He is not only bad but stupid. Something wrong with their brain. I mean you solve a problem by murdering the person ? And dont you know you go to prison forever. Does that solve your problem?

[@Fckyourfeelingsboo]

The first thing I thought of when I saw the title was, “I shot the sheriff But I did not shoot the deputy I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot the deputy”

[@ibrahima1964]

Bob Marley

[@josmclove4426]

Lol same here

[@pkemoh4]

Ok Bob Marley 🤣😭🤣

[@marylee4553]

Innocent Man he says after all the dirt he did " Still had no remorse for what he did . I feel so sad for Mr. Brown's family

[@kimberlylaughner5067]

Dorsey should be ashamed for EVERYTHING he did!! It’s a hard job fighting greed to keep this world honest 😞 Keep up the fight America one person at a time 🙏🏻🇺🇸💙

[@ericadaniel3710]

I remember when this happened, I was living about 40 minutes away so sad on many levels. Mrs. Brown worried herself to death.

[@edwardleak8599]

Wow! Why didn’t Atlanta give Brown protection. They give the reporter protection?

[@lobsangtendron1808]

Excellent reporting and producing.

[@daprincesstate]

SIDNEY: I NEVER THOUGHT A INNOCENT MAN WOULD BE CONVICTED OF A CRIME HE DIDNT COMMIT”…. ME:WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN??ITS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS YOU SHOULD KNOW!!!

[@moniquedeshawn6765]

He said "He was naive enough" to go after him .... It had nothing to do with him being "Naive"

[@user-om7uk2th4r]

Thank you COURT TV, you have The best shows!!I just to watch your episodes in those cable years, golden years of television 📺 😊

[@sashamoore0329]

Thank you for your detailed stories. I live in Dekalb County and you told details I was unaware of. Keep up the Great work.

[@jeffreydonovan502]

Sadly, Sydney Dorsey getting murdered was a case of what is called Karma, and we know that karma does not expire and karma is generational. The sins of the father fell on the son. Two families were destroyed in the final analysis.

[@torenee745]

Sidney Dorsey was not murdered- the man is still alive sitting in prison. Sidney Dorsey JR was shot & killed…

[@IraRochaa]

@@torenee745 oh wow, probably Sr.’s Karma. Sad

[@tiwannacullins4603]

The sins of the father fell on his son.

[@manichairdo9265]

The murderer and his gang was not only corrupt from the get go but proved it by ordering and carrying out an honourable man's death.

[@nicoladavis580]

Evil just pure evil. My condolences to the family of Mr. Brown.

[@javiermori1710]

Sydney Dorsey looks like Nino Brown in New Jack City..what a scowl..

[@noneshere]

.....I think Cuffy was actually the trigger man.

[@moimeself1088]

Why?

[@Idonotcommentanymore]

Organized crime is exactly what it was

[@leroyphillips2638]

Did anybody catch ..that they where 37 cops about to get fired..37 doing dirt..🤦‍♂️😔

[@CascadeSlim0119]

Dekalb county was notoriously dirty asf back then. Even til this day you still won’t catch me on that side of town.

[@kkw-pal1178]

Him violating a woman speaks to his character, dummy. Why ask such a question?

[@djxcel23]

To have the nerve to think he could get away with this is crazy.

[@jenniferjackson879]

Just remember this, the Bible is clear “ That the sins of the father will revisit the children, here he took the life of a good man who wanted to clean up all the corruption his opponents caused, and years later admitted his role in Brown’s death, then years later his older son gets murdered. God’s words are coming to pass.

[@eugeneskinner6101]

How do some of defence lawyers sleep at night . It is their job to defend but they know sometimes they are defending a guilty person

[@a.b.williams5604]

This episode put the meaning on "dirty south." Tamron Hall is the best! My heart goes out to the Brown family.

[@LLthereistome2024]

I would have rather been fired, than murder a human being, this is my thinking.

[@b.5977]

Nothing has changed in Georgia.

[@Therian_gc_on_roblox]

Thank u so much court tv for this

[@christiancowboy352]

That's just so heartbreaking.

[@deniseatlanta6102]

I was living in Dekalb County when this happened. So sad & tragic on every level. My heart went out to his wife. The county & the state never compensated this family, who's spouse was killed by county employees.

[@tanyafromjefferson5484]

I grew up in DeKalb and remember this case well. It was shocking.

[@mmrmmr5246]

This is “NOTHING NEW” with corruption of law enforcement🤔. He just got too comfortable and got caught 🤷‍♀️

[@noneshere]

The biggest mistake was leaving the body. You dont handle things like that. You cant give the prosecution nothing to work with. In this case the found the gun, shells, and people involved. Today you can even carry a phone on you. Murder is not always a bad thing. Sometimes its much more effective then the law.

[@mmrmmr5246]

@@noneshere Absolutely 😉

[@dette3000]

I would drive pass by the Dekalb jail on numerous occasions and didn’t know of this history. Eveytime I pass now it will be different. Rest in peace Mr. Derwin Brown💐

[@sabrinamassie5606]

We need more journalists like Dale Cardwell .. . GOOD, SOLID, HONEST Investigative journalists have been instrumental through the years exposing crimes... All we get now is Fake News, Spin and Cover-ups.

[@shawn6561]

Trump lost

[@susimar]

Trump chews up his “secret” documents, too. 😂😂

[@ronyagpd]

If what you have said about the treatment of the Brown family's financial treatment is true, the citizens should hold their heads in shame.

[@eleanorphillips7299]

may he Rip so sad God Bless and prays for all

[@TeddyT6]

One of the first things I noticed was the DeKalb County Officials knew the Sheriff Dorsey was corrupt. They just decided to do nothing about it! Wgen the Sheriff Elect was murdered all if a sudden they were concerned about his corruption. But the murder was egregious. They could not let him get away with it. I'm so sorry for the Brown family. Derwin Brown was an outstanding Police Captain, and was determined to clean up the Sheriff's Office! May he R.I.P.

[@Fckyourfeelingsboo]

Now he can run the prison just the way he wants to behind bars!!!

[@torenee745]

I just hate that not one person was “dignified” or courageous until someone else put their life & name on the line. Let all them years pass by with corruptness & no one did or said a thing

[@eltenjamar291]

The Wayne Williams case sends shivers up my spine til this day, what a scary time to be young in Atlanta

[@LINDACOSTA-fu7ku]

GREED IS THE WORK OF THE DEVIL. Love this show😮😮😮

[@amyrodriguez007]

Wow! This was a great story! I never heard this one! Loved it!

[@Yolonder-jf1sn]

Look at how the judge look at him as if you finish lying