Deputy Sheriff Michael Edward Mayborne, Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

Deputy Sheriff Michael Edward Mayborne

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, March 15, 1974

Michael Edward Mayborne

Deputy Michael Mayborne was shot and killed while chasing a bank robbery suspect. He managed to return fire wounding the suspect.

The suspect was sentenced to 199 years in prison and was denied parole in 2013 for the 31st time. He was paroled June 3, 2016. The 80-year-old parolee now lives in Florida.

Deputy Mayborne had served with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, father, sister and five nieces and nephews.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 2016

Most Recent Reflection

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Mike has 5 beautiful, awesome grandchildren he would be very proud of & enjoy now. Marie, Joseph, Mya Lee, Maggie and John L III. He has a nephew who is his namesake. We protested Mike's murderers release for many years. Horrible system. He has several niece's & nephew's he would be very proud of today. Always in our heart. He has been joined now by his Mother & Father. May they RIP

Terry L Mayborne
Wife

March 16, 2018