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Deputy Sheriff Roy Myers | Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Deputy Sheriff

Roy Myers

Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch: Thursday, June 3, 1965

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/3/1965

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Convicted of manslaughter

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Deputy Myers was shot and killed by a man he stopped for speeding. The suspect was arrested a short time later in Berkeley County. It was discovered that the suspect had been hit five times by Deputy Myers return fire.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. The state supreme court overruled the verdict and ordered a new trial. He was convicted of manslaughter April 23, 1969.

Deputy Myers had served with the agency for 2 years and was survived by his wife and three children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 45th 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 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
June 3, 2010

 

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