New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, March 18, 1869
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: March 18, 1869
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Keeper Edwin Craft was escorting five inmates to work in the mess hall at Sing Sing State Prison when he was overpowered and strangled. All five escaped but were quickly recaptured. One died in prison on January 21, 1870.