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William Caisse

Case from Paxton, IL dated Apr 07, 1979

Victim Details

Name

William O. Caisse

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Paxton

State

IL

Date Of Death

1979-04-07

Age At Death

32

First Name

William

Last Name

Caisse

Last Updated

07/24/2026

Case Description

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William Caisse, a 32-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on April 7, 1979, in Paxton, Illinois. He was serving as a patrolman with the Paxton Police Department at the time of his death. The incident occurred during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 57, two miles south of Paxton. Patrolman Caisse had been dispatched to assist Illinois State Trooper Michael McCarter, who was attempting to stop four speeding vehicles traveling southbound. Upon arrival, one of the suspects fled to an ov ...

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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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I've been reflecting on the wider impact of Patrolman William Caisse's tragic passing on the Paxton ... ...Read More
01/19/2025

I was reading about the tragic events that led to the loss of Officer William Caisse, and it just st... ...Read More
05/18/2024

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