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Correctional Officer Richard J. Burke | Florida Department of Corrections, Florida Florida Department of Corrections, Florida

Correctional Officer

Richard J. Burke

Florida Department of Corrections, Florida

End of Watch: Sunday, October 12, 1980

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 48

Tour: 4 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 10/12/1980

Weapon: Edged weapon; Shank

Suspect: Sentenced to death

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Officer Richard Burke was stabbed to death at the Florida State Prison while escorting death row inmates from their cells to the shower. The suspect was sentenced to death for the crime.

Officer Burke had been with the agency for only four months. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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God bless you Officer Burke,
Rest in peace and thank your for your service.

Linda Merrick
Florida
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October 12, 2012

 

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