U.S. Air Force · United States 
Richard Lee Samuels
1988
Richard Lee Samuels served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Richard served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Detective Richard Samuels suffered a fatal attack during a foot pursuit of an escapee. Detective Samuels was in the courthouse waiting to testify in a trial when a prisoner broke free of other deputies and fled the courthouse. Detective Samuels, who observed the incident, chased the prisoner towards a neighboring elementary school but suffered a fatal heart attack during the pursuit. Other deputies apprehended the suspect inside the school. Detective Samuels had served with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office for 17 years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1961 – 1965
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office
Detective
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