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Sergeant Robert L. Elliott, aged 36, of the Miami County Sheriff's Office in Troy, Ohio, tragically lost his life on February 25, 1987. He was shot and killed with his own weapon while guarding a prisoner inside Stouder Memorial Hospital. The incident occurred when the prisoner requested to take a shower and seized Sergeant Elliott's .357 revolver as Elliott removed the restraints. A struggle ensued, during which the suspect shot Elliott in the chest. Despite being transferred to Miami Valley Ho ...Read More
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Robert L. Elliott
Male
White / Caucasian
Troy
OH
1987-02-25
36
Robert
Elliott
11/08/2025
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I recently stumbled upon the case of Sergeant Robert Elliott, and it's just such a sobering reminder... ...Read More
12/21/2023
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Anyone else think about the procedures in place during prisoner transports back in 1987? I’ve been... ...Read More
09/25/2023
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I recently came across the story of Sergeant Robert L. Elliott, and I can't help but feel drawn to t... ...Read More
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