Lancaster Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, March 28, 1927
Add to My HeroesElwood Gainor
Lieutenant Gainor was beaten and shot to death after being abducted, while in uniform, from Lancaster. His body was found on Hook Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the following day. His skull had been crushed and he had been shot in the head four times. It is believed that he was abducted and murdered by bootleggers who were operating in Lancaster.
The investigation of his murder was one of the most famous, longest, and intense in Pennsylvania's history. Three state police officers appointed to investigate his case committed suicide. Each took charge of the investigation after the others death. Several suspects involved with the underworld were identified but later killed or eliminated as a suspect. Several officials came forward and said another chapter should be added to the story but would not talk. Lieutenant Gainor's murder remains unsolved.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsRest in peace.
Lt. Jim Russo
March 28, 2019
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