Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
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
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Gaylord Lyman is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 57.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lucas County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gaylord Lyman's cause is highlighted.
How Gaylord Lyman Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gaylord Lyman is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gaylord Lyman was killed by gun; unknown type.
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