Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, March 31, 1967
Add to My HeroesJoe D. Crater
Correctional Officer Crater and Correctional Officer Max Hinckley were killed when while inside the arsenal at the State Prison of Southern Michigan when a mysterious explosion occurred.
A total of 80 percent of the facility's arsenal, including guns, tear gas, ammunition, and radios were lost.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 Reflections"It has been said 'time heals all wounds' I do not agree. The wounds remain, in time, the mind, protecting its sanity covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessons. But it is never gone. (by Rose Kennedy)
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