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Ralph Akeman
1954
Ralph Gerald Akeman.
How He Died
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Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Detective Sergeant Jerry Akeman suffered a fatal heart attack while testifying about a safe-cracking and car theft ring at the Vanderburgh Circuit Court in Evansville.
The defense attorney was cross-examining Detective Sergeant Akeman. The testimony became heated over his refusal to name his confidential source. He collapsed while on the stand and died at the scene.
Detective Sergeant Akeman was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 12 years.
The defense attorney was cross-examining Detective Sergeant Akeman. The testimony became heated over his refusal to name his confidential source. He collapsed while on the stand and died at the scene.
Detective Sergeant Akeman was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and brother.
Service Record
Also Served
Indianapolis Police Department
Detective Sergeant
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