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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 ...Read More
Victim Details

George V. Darnell

Male

White / Caucasian

Monmouth

IL

1981-12-07

60

George

Darnell

11/12/2025