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Correctional Officer John Elder | Iowa Department of Corrections, Iowa Iowa Department of Corrections, Iowa

Correctional Officer

John Elder

Iowa Department of Corrections, Iowa

End of Watch: Sunday, April 30, 1882

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 73

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Incident Date: 4/30/1882

Weapon: Person

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Officer Elder was killed when he was attacked and suffocated by three inmates while watching over the Hospital Ward of the Iowa State Penitentiary. The inmates escaped but were recaptured a few days later.

On May 19, 1882, two of the inmates were convicted of first degree murder and senteced 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.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 127th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 30, 2009

 

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