Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1925
Add to My HeroesOrville L. Litchfield
Sheriff Orville Litchfield and Night Chief John Leonard, of the Toluca Police Department, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man for beating his wife. The suspect escaped after the murders and was the focus of a large manhunt. He was arrested by Evanston, Illinois, detectives in July 1926.
The 60 year-old suspect was convicted of murder and died in prison on May 11, 1933.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsSheriff Litchfield's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-10-17 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
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