Fuson headed the Nashville branch of the FBI. He’s also known for leading a 1978 investigation that ended in the arrest of former Gov. Ray Blanton over a pardons-for-profit scandal.

BLANTON: Robert Ray Blanton, 55, of Magalia, died April 13, 2025, in Magalia. Arrangements are under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, 530-342-9003. No services are planned.