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Sergeant Robert Lee Mikesell | Calipatria Police Department, California Calipatria Police Department, California

Sergeant

Robert Lee Mikesell

Calipatria Police Department, California

End of Watch: Thursday, August 3, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 45

Tour: 5 years

Badge # 10

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/3/1972

Weapon: Rifle; .30-.06

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Sergeant Mikesell was shot and killed while approaching a vehicle he had stopped while investigating a series of shots fired calls throughout the evening. The occupant of the vehicle opened fire on him with a rifle, killing him instantly.

The suspect was convicted of Sergeant Mikesell's murder and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

Sergeant Mikesell had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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I am the oldest daughter of Sgt Mikesell. I remember very well the night that I found out that my father had been killed. It was a very hard thing to go through. I would like to thank all of the people who have left just nice thoughts about my father. Also, the people who expressed their feelings about him to me. He was a great man and a very loving father. I still miss him to this day. I pray that others having to go through the loss of a loved one will know that there are others out there to help. Thank you again.

Elaine Mikesell Larsen
Daughter Of Sgt. Mikesell

Elaine Mikesell Larsen
Daughter
January 9, 2011

 

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