Turnkey John Manning

Turnkey John Manning | Wapello County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
Wapello County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
Turnkey John Manning

Wapello County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

End of Watch Wednesday, January 2, 1884

Add to My Heroes

John Manning

Turnkey John Manning was accidentally shot and killed by the jail matron as he attempted to prevent a prisoner from escaping.

Turnkey Manning had served with the Wapello County Sheriff's Office for five months.

Bio

  • Age 20
  • Tour 5 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 9 Reflections

John,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wapello. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections/Detention Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 2, 2024

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths