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Lieutenant Michael J. Lutz | Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

Lieutenant

Michael J. Lutz

Muskingum County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 12, 1994

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 48

Tour: 16 years

Badge # 12

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/12/1994

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Death sentence overturned

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Lieutenant Michael Lutz was shot and killed while fighting with a burglary suspect at 0430 hours. The suspect was convicted of murder and was sentenced to death but the sentence was overturned by the Ohio Supreme Court. The suspect is scheduled to be re-sentenced.

Lieutenant Lutz had been with the agency for 16 years and was survived by his wife and son. His son was a deputy with the department at the time of his father's death, and was elected sheriff of the same county, Muskingum, in 2008.

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17 years ago, Muskingum County citizens felt and still feel a great sense of loss. I did not have the honor of knowing you LT, but I do have the distinct privilege of knowing your son as The Sheriff. You will never be forgotten for your spirit shines through in Matt. You would be proud of the leader you and Polly have raised. God needed a big, strong warrior and so He chose you. Rest in peace, my friend.

The City Girl
Law Enforcement family
July 12, 2011

 

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