Night Marshal William Martin Landers

Night Marshal William Martin Landers | Fayette Police Department, Missouri
Fayette Police Department, Missouri
Night Marshal William Martin Landers

Fayette Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, July 1, 1957

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William Martin Landers

Marshal Landers was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol on Highways 5 and Highway 240 at 2330 hours near the northern border of Fayette. Another vehicle crossed the center line and struck Marshal Landers' vehicle head-on. The other driver was injured and charged with manslaughter.
Marshal Landers had retired the previous April after 34 years with the department and was filling in for the regular marshal.

Bio

  • Age 75
  • Tour 34 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 1, 2020

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