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Correctional Officer Theodore J. Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona

Correctional Officer

Theodore J. "Ted" Buckley

Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona

End of Watch: Friday, June 22, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 6/22/1973

Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Officer Buckley and Officer Dale Morey were both beaten and stabbed during a prison uprising at the Arizona State Prison. Officer Morey had been attacked in a prison cell block and badly beaten. Officer Buckley had gone to his assistance when he was also attacked.

Four inmates were charged with the officers murders. One was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and sentenced to two life sentences on March 4, 1974. Charges against the other three were dismissed.

Officer Buckley was survived by his wife and three children.

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Correctional Officer Dale E. Morey
Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona
End of Watch: Friday, June 22, 1973
Cause: Stabbed

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