Iowa Department of Corrections, Iowa
End of Watch Sunday, April 30, 1882
Add to My HeroesJohn Elder
Guard John Elder was killed when he was attacked and suffocated by three inmates while watching over the Hospital Ward of the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.
The inmates escaped but were recaptured a few days later.
On May 19th, 1882, two of the inmates were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. One was pardoned in 1892 and the other inmate died in prison in 1896. The third inmate was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 18 years.
Guard Elder is buried at the grounds of the Iowa State Penitentiary Cemetery, Lee County, Iowa.
Bio
- Age 73
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Officer Elder. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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