Lucas County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Wednesday, July 6, 1870
Gaylord Lyman
Sheriff Gaylord Lyman was shot and killed by a suspected horse thief who had been brought to him by a group of citizens.
The suspect was lynched by the mob after he murdered the sheriff.
Sheriff Lyman was survived by his wife and five children. He is buried in Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Iowa.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Lynched by mob
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Sheriff Lyman. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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January 3, 2014
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