Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1925
Add to My HeroesOrville L. Litchfield
Sheriff Orville Litchfield and Night Chief John Leonard, of the Toluca Police Department, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man for beating his wife. The suspect escaped after the murders and was the focus of a large manhunt. He was arrested by Evanston, Illinois, detectives in July 1926.
The 60 year-old suspect was convicted of murder and died in prison on May 11, 1933.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
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Night Police Chief John C. Leonard, Sr.
Toluca Police Department, IL
EOW: September 21, 1925
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsGreat Uncle Orville: Of course you never knew me - you only knew my dad for a few years. I just want you to Rest In Peace, knowing that your story lives on in the family, now in the fourth generation beyond yours.
God bless the Thin Blue Line.
Greg Litchfield
Great nephew
October 13, 2021
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