Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch: Saturday, March 19, 1966
Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident
Date of Incident: March 19, 1966
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy John Monk and Deputy Doug McFillen 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 Monk had served in law enforcement for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.