MCS Report #58
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
Date of Activation: 04/05/1978
Commander and Department: Maj. Robert York Jr, Arnold PD
Victim: Deputy Sheriff Terry Thomas O’Connell
Suspect: Jackie Lee Lindsey
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff Terry O’Connell (age 32). At approximately 10:55am, Deputy O’Connell conducted a routine traffic stop on Highway 30 east of Township Lane (near Dittmer, MO). The driver of the car, Jackie Lindsey, suddenly drew a handgun and fatally shot Deputy O'Connell who was pronounced dead on scene.
As a result of this investigation, Jackie Lindsey (age 30) was charged with Capital Murder. He was arrested on a no-bond warrant.
