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Donald Vice

Death by Force
Case Description
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Donald Vice, a 43-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on April 7, 1979, in Paxton, Illinois. The incident occurred during a violent shootout that also claimed the lives of State Trooper Michael McCarter and Paxton Patrolman William Caisse. Donald Vice was riding with McCarter, who was his brother-in-law, when the fatal encounter took place. The shootout happened south of Paxton after McCarter pulled over three vehicles for speeding. The situation escalated quickly when Monroe Lampkin, ...Read More
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  • The News-Gazette: 1979 shootout still haunts former Paxton officer
  • The News-Gazette: Man convicted in 1979 shootout near Paxton dies in prison
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    Victim Details

    Donald Vice

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Paxton

    IL

    1979-04-07

    43

    Donald

    Vice

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else looked into the background of Monroe Lampkin? I find it challenging to wrap my head ... ...Read More
    10/21/2024
    Does anyone else find the timing of Lampkin's trip a bit unsettling? I mean, he was supposedly heade... ...Read More
    04/03/2024
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