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Deputy Sheriff Richard Landes was struck and killed by a passing vehicle while he was assisting others in removing a vehicle from a canal at the intersection of Summit Boulevard and Military Trail. He and the tow truck driver were struck as they stood next to the car after it was pulled from the canal. The 34-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with reckless driving, drunk driving, and manslaughter. In 1984 the driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six months in jail. He was told he could get his license back when he completed an alcohol abuse treatment program. Deputy Landes had previously served with the Belle Glade Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Landes served with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the West Palm Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Landes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has lost 23 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Richard is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1981, 1 officer at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1981, 8 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1981, 126 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 39th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1981, 152 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 26. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 28.3 and 47.8; the middle age was 38.
Richard was 26. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36.
Richard was 26. 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.
Richard was 26. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 28.6% of these deaths at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Saturdays: 28.6%.
April holds 10.1% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Saturdays: 20.1%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 30.4% of all 23 deaths at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.5% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has 23 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
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George Clem Douglas
Aug 27, 1921
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Frederick A. Baker
Jan 9, 1924
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James Stephen Fogleman
Mar 25, 1963
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Richard John Landes
Apr 18, 1981
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Frank Dean Genovese
Jun 3, 1982
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James Rondeau Dickinson
Aug 22, 1989
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Kevin Douglas Mathews
Mar 6, 1992
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Anita Karen Pospisil
Mar 24, 1992
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James A. Hunt, III
Feb 26, 1993
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Garry Earl Hobbs
Dec 9, 2000
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Donald Lee Schavolt
Mar 31, 2002
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Donta J. Manuel
Nov 28, 2007
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Jonathan D. Wallace
Nov 28, 2007
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Clarence G. Backherms
Apr 7, 2019
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Tammy Davis-Partridge
Oct 7, 2019
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Jose Antonio Diaz-Ayala
Apr 4, 2020
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Maurice Che'valier Ford
Aug 27, 2020
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Angela Dinece Chavers
Sep 12, 2020
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Jacinto R. Navarro, Jr.
Jan 19, 2021
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Carlos Antonio Hernandez
Apr 11, 2021
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Ralph Waller, Jr.
Nov 21, 2024
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Luis Paez
Nov 21, 2024
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Ignacio Diaz
Nov 25, 2024
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