Bud Dearborne

Played by: William Sanderson
Occupation: Former sheriff of Renard Parish
Species: Human

Bud Dearborne’s Bio:

Bud Dearborne is the sheriff of Renard Parish and an old friend of Sookie and Jason's deceased parents. While he is well-respected in the town of Bon Temps, he goes out of his way to show his distaste for vampires and vocally objects to Sookie's relationship with Bill. Despite the blatant prejudice he shows Bill, he regularly scolds Andy for being unfair and biased in his dealings with suspects. In Season Two, he investigates the murders of Miss Jeanette and Daphne. His attempts at identifying and locating their killer is complicated by the outrageous behavior of Bon Temps' residents while under Maryann's influence. During Season Three, Bud resigns as sheriff after becoming weary of the rash of bizarre murders occurring in Bon Temps.