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Officer Branch Miller | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

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Branch Miller

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

End of Watch: Thursday, August 20, 1925

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 8/20/1925

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Charged with murder

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Officer Miller was accidentally shot and killed by other guards after six inmates took him hostage during an escape attempt. The prisoners were working in the wharf area of San Quentin Prison when they overpowered Officer Miller and forced him into a boat. Other guards saw men trying to escape but did not know that they had taken Officer Miller as a hostage. The guards opened fire, killing Officer Miller. The prisoners were able to continue their escape but were arrested approximately three miles away and were all charged with Officer Miller's murder.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 84th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I worked as correctional officer at San Quentin in the 70's and many shifts were spent in guard towers watching for potential escapees. How awful your co-workers must have felt and I am sure they were tormented with your death as long as they lived.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

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August 20, 2009

 

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