Special Deputy Bill John Yanich

Special Deputy Bill John Yanich | Newton County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Newton County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Special Deputy Bill John Yanich

Newton County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, December 17, 1967

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Bill John Yanich

Special Deputy Bill Yanich was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol in Indiana 10, about one-fifth mile west of Route 41, in Lake Village.

He was riding in the patrol car driven by another deputy sheriff when it was struck on the passenger side by a vehicle whose driver was under the influence of alcohol. The other deputy was seriously injured. The 22-year-old driver of the other car and his 24-year-old brother were critically injured.

Special Deputy Yanich had served with the Newton County Sheriff's Department for one year and was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Not available

Impaired Driver, routine driving

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I am your baby, I wanted to climb in the casket with you, they said you were sleeping, I wish I would have. Life has been full of manipulation, lies and mistrust which has shaped me into someone that has been broken many times. I know if you would still be here with me you would have protected me from all of it. The day you left me was the worst day of my life, I pray one day we will be together in heaven. Until then I will remember those big arms of yours wrapped around me, loving me. I miss you every day. All my love to my Hero, my Dad, Bill John Yanich

To all the people that have left heartfelt sentiments, I thank you, I knew my Dad was a great man and I thank you for sharing.

Barbara Yanich Stewart
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