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Janet R. Cole
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Gender
Female
Age
58 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/11/2004
Location
IL-154 and Michael Road Eden IL 62286 Randolph
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
Janet R. Cole died after her car was struck by newly hired officer Misty Starr McPherson, who was reportedly en route to assist a Randolph County deputy with chasing an SUV driven by Paul David Sheppard, 24. Sparta officials said their police department had a "no fast pursuit" policy in place, and that McPherson was not involved in the pursuit at the time of the crash. Sheppard was charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police, criminal damage to government-supported property, speeding and reckless driving. Sheppard was reportedly found unfit to stand trial.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Sparta Police Department, Randolph County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States