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George Darnell

Case from Monmouth, IL dated Dec 07, 1981

Victim Details

George V. Darnell

Male

White / Caucasian

Monmouth

IL

1981-12-07

60

George

Darnell

07/06/2026

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George V. Darnell, a 60-year-old white male, was tragically killed on December 7, 1981, in Monmouth, Illinois. Deputy Sheriff George V. Darnell was responding to a call about suspicious activity at a bulk fuel storage plant on U.S. 67 near Monmouth. Upon arrival, he discovered several suspects stealing fuel from the storage facility, loading it into their own tanker truck. As Deputy Darnell attempted to arrest the suspects, he was ambushed and shot multiple times in the head and chest. His body ...
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  • Man Released 35 Years After Killing Warren County Deputy - KWQC
  • Man who killed deputy in 1981 released - Galesburg Register Mail
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