Lexington Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, January 19, 1927
Add to My HeroesJ. J. Estes
Lieutenant Estes was shot and killed while chasing a bootlegger on Kenton Street. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1944.
Lieutenant Estes was survived by his wife, son, mother, brother, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled in 1944
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 85th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never dimishes respect, not even 85 years.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 19, 2012
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