Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, January 18, 1927
Add to My HeroesLory Lee Price
Trooper Lory Price and his wife were shot and killed by members of a gang for revenge against his police work.
The two were abducted from their home and taken away in separate cars. Trooper Price's body was found two weeks later with 18 gunshot wounds. His wife's body was found four months later in the bottom of a mine shaft. The leader of the gang was sentenced to death and hung for another crime before he could be charged with Trooper Price's murder.
Machine guns were mounted on the church during Trooper Price's funeral as a security precaution in case the gangs attempted more harm during his funeral.
Trooper Price was a United States Army WWI P.O.W. veteran and had served with the Illinois State Police, assigned to District 13.
He and his wife are buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion, Illinois.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 78
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, January 17, 1927
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsTrooper Lory Price is my great uncle. My Aunt has purchased a monument that tells Lory's story as a Family Member, Decorated World War I War Hero, and Illinois Motorcycle State Policeman. We will dedicate the stone and recognize his achievements again on Saturday, September 9th, 2023.
Dr. Marleis Trover
Great Niece
September 7, 2023
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