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Railroad Detective Frank B. Lakey | Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Detective

Frank B. Lakey

Southern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch: Thursday, January 10, 1935

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: North Carolina

Incident Date: 1/10/1935

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Railroad Detective Frank Lakey was shot to death as he was patrolling a railroad yard near Asheville, North Carolina.

Several weeks later an 18 year-old youth, arrested in Greenville, South Carolina, confessed that he shot Detective Lakey and was charged with his murder.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 10, 2012

 

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