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Officer Connie Prock | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

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Connie Prock

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 26, 1963

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 23

Tour: 3 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 6/26/1963

Weapon: Edged weapon; Shank

Suspect: Sentenced to 5 years to life

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Officer Connie Prock was stabbed to death at the Deuel Vocational Institution near Tracy, California. He was working in a cell block where 32 inmates were free to walk around. He was escorting inmates to the shower in groups of four when he was attacked by two of the inmates. He was stabbed numerous times in the neck, back, chest, and face. Although wounded, he was able to break free and run down two flights of stairs. He collapsed at his sergeant's feet and identified one his attackers by the man's nickname. He was transported to the prison hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.

The two 19 year-old inmates were identified based on the information Officer Prock provided and through additional investigation. Both men were found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 5 years to life on December 20, 1963.

Officer Prock had only served with the agency for 3 months. He was survived by his parents and wife, Barbara.

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Happy Valentine's Day by young sweetheart. Today I received news of a book with your name in it about the USAF military base where you were stationed in 1961-1962 known as Radar Hill, Ajo, Arizona. My book will be in my hands very soon. Loving you always.

Barbara Prock Meakin
widow
February 14, 2012

 

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