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Sheriff Gaylord Lyman was shot and killed by a suspected horse thief who had been brought to him by a group of citizens.
The suspect was lynched by the mob after he murdered the sheriff.
Sheriff Lyman was survived by his wife and five children. He is buried in Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Iowa.
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Sheriff Lyman was survived by his wife and five children.
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Sheriff Lyman served with the Lucas County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Chariton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lucas County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Gaylord is one of 129 officers killed feloniously in IA, 57.1% of the 226 remembered there.
Gaylord is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gaylord is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1870, 1 officer in IA was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.
In 1870, 31 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 155th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1870, 31 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 157th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gaylord was 42. Of the 115 killed feloniously in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41.
Gaylord was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Gaylord was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 16.3% of these deaths in IA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 20.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Lucas County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Lucas County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Gaylord among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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