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Deputy Sheriff Christina Musil was killed when her patrol car was struck by a commercial vehicle on Illinois 23 south of Perry Road at about 10:40 pm.
She was parked on the shoulder of the roadway when the approaching vehicle struck the rear of the patrol car. She was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The driver was originally cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. But six days later, he was charged with three counts of aggravated DUI and one count of reckless homicide. The suspect pleaded guilty last year to driving under the influence charges and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Deputy Musil was an Illinois Army National Guard military police veteran of the Afghanistan War and had served with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for five years.
Survivors
She is survived by her three children, parents, brother, and sister.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Musil gave the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sycamore community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, sister.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Christina Musil served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Christina is the only officer of DeKalb County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Christina is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Christina is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Christina is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 7 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Christina was 35. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Christina had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christina was 35. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Christina had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christina was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Christina had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 5.2% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Christina Musil served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-ET
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