Sheriff Orville L. Litchfield, Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

Sheriff Orville L. Litchfield

Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1925

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Orville L. Litchfield

Sheriff Orville Litchfield and Night Chief John Leonard, of the Toluca Police Department, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man for beating his wife. The suspect escaped after the murders and was the focus of a large manhunt. He was arrested by Evanston, Illinois, detectives in July 1926.

The 60 year-old suspect was convicted of murder and died in prison on May 11, 1933.

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Age 29
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

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Sheriff Litchfield,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death o would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 21, 2025