Junction City Police Detective Sergeant Cory Odell has been honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the Fourth District Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

The award, presented at this week’s Junction City Commission meeting,  stems from his investigative work into a September 2013 homicide involving an 8-month old victim.

Odell investigated the case which led to the conviction of Christopher Lyman, 31, Junction City on charges including 1st Degree Felony Murder, Child Abuse and Aggravated Battery in the case. Lyman Received a controlling life prison term. He will be eligible for parole in 20 years.