Keeper Edwin A. Craft
New York State Department of Correctional Services
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, March 18, 1869

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 18, 1869
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Keeper Craft was escorting five inmates to work in the mess hall at Sing Sing State Prison when he was overpowered and strangled during an escape attempt.