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Assistant Superintendent

James G. Godwin

Florida Department of Corrections, Florida

End of Watch: Monday, April 4, 1955

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 56

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Offender: Died in prison

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Assistant Superintendent James Godwin was shot and killed during an escape attempt at the Florida State Prison.

The suspect who shot Assistant Superintendent Godwin was a suspect in the murder of Patrolman Alje Savela, of the Massachusetts State Police, on August 31, 1951. The suspect later died while in prison.

Assistant Superintendent Godwin is buried in Crosby Lake Cemetery, Starke, Bradford County, Florida.

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Patrolman Alje M. Savela Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts End of Watch: Friday, August 31, 1951 Cause: Gunfire

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