New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Friday, August 5, 1977
Nancy Vial
Corrections Employee Nancy Vial was raped and strangled to death while supervising an inmate work crew inside the food service area at the Attica State Prison.
The inmate who murdered her was convicted of rape and murder.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 11 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsA vile and heinous act took the life of a brave public servant. Rest in peace Corrections Officer Vial.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 5, 2017
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