Elizabeth M. Volberding, a 68-year-old white female, passed away on February 3, 2017, in Spring Grove, Illinois. Elizabeth, who was born on February 3, 1949, had a distinguished career as a Chicago Police Officer before retiring in 2000. She was known for her dedication to her work and her involvement in the community. Elizabeth enjoyed crocheting and reading, and she was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
She is survived by her children and grandchildren, who remember her fondly.
The circumstances surrounding Elizabeth's death were tragic and shocking. On the day of her death, Elizabeth was found in the kitchen of her home with a gunshot wound to her neck. The investigation revealed that she had been shot by her husband, Lorin E. Volberding, during a domestic dispute. Lorin, also a retired Chicago Police Officer, had called a neighbor and left a voicemail confessing to the shooting. When the police arrived at the scene, they found Elizabeth deceased and Lorin was taken into custody.
Lorin Volberding, who was 74 years old at the time, was subsequently charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The case went to trial, and in January 2020, Lorin was found guilty of the charges. The court proceedings revealed a history of domestic issues between the couple, including a previous incident in 2015 where Lorin had barricaded himself inside their home and threatened Elizabeth at gunpoint. Despite this earlier incident, no charges were pressed at that time.
The trial concluded with Lorin Volberding being sentenced to a mandatory minimum of 45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentencing reflected the severity of the crime and the impact it had on the family and community. Elizabeth's death was a profound loss to those who knew her, and the legal proceedings brought some measure of justice for her tragic end.
