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Correctional Officer Joe D. Crater | Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan

Correctional Officer

Joe D. Crater

Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan

End of Watch: Friday, March 31, 1967

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Explosion

Incident Date: 3/31/1967

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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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 and subsequent flash fire claimed their lives. A total of 80 percent of the facility's arsenal, including guns, tear gas, ammunition and radios, were lost.

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Correctional Officer Max M. Hinckley
Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, March 31, 1967
Cause: Explosion

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 31, 2010

 

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