United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James C. Ratliff
1961
James C. Ratliff served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman James Ratliff was shot and killed while at the scene of a domestic disturbance at the Wilson Oil Company. As Patrolman Ratliff approached an occupied vehicle at the business, a male subject opened fire with a handgun, striking him. Patrolman Ratliff was pronounced dead on arrival at Dearborn County Hospital. The suspect was charged and convicted of murder. He received a life sentence but committed suicide in 1979. Patrolman Ratliff was a United States Marine Corps veteran who had served with the Lawrenceburg Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Lawrenceburg Police Department
Patrolman
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