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Deputy Sheriff Osmer Douglas
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff

Osmer Douglas "Doug" McFillen

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch: Saturday, March 19, 1966

Biographical Info

Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: March 19, 1966
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Doug McFillen and Deputy John Monk were killed in an airplane crash while en route to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to return a prisoner to Louisiana.

The plane, which was piloted by Deputy McFillen experienced engine trouble and crashed into Lake Charles approximately five minutes into the flight.

Deputy McFillen was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.