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David Gillispie

Case from Spencerville, OH dated Mar 22, 2016

Victim Details

David Gillispie

Male

White / Caucasian

Spencerville

OH

2016-03-22

43

David

Gillispie

06/26/2026

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Sgt. David R. Gillispie, a 43-year-old Caucasian male, tragically died on March 21, 2016, in Spencerville, Ohio. Gillispie was a dedicated police sergeant with the Lima Police Department, serving his community with distinction for nearly 20 years. He was born on February 26, 1973, in Circleville, Ohio, and was survived by his wife, Tara M. Whitling, and their five children.

Gillispie's death was ruled a suicide. On the day of his death, deputies from the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office r ...
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  • DAVID GILLISPIE - Obituary - Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home
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    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the loss of Sgt. David R. Gillispie. When someone so respect... ...Read More
    08/11/2023
    Was anyone else deeply moved by the immense community support in the wake of Sgt. Gillispie's passin... ...Read More
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    Attending Sgt. David R. Gillispie's memorial service last week was incredibly moving. The turnout fr... ...Read More
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