United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, October 16, 1976
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: October 16, 1976
Weapon Used: Edged weapon
Suspect Info: Released in 2004
Staff Sergeant Robert Lambert was stabbed to death inside of the Cumberland County Law Enforcement Center while attempting to restrain a combative prisoner.
The man produced a concealed knife and stabbed him in the thigh, severing a major artery.
The subject who stabbed him was convicted of murder in state court and subsequently sentenced to life in prison. He was released in 2004.
Staff Sergeant Lambert was assigned to the booking area at the county jail to process military prisoners; he had previously served with the United States Army in the Vietnam War assigned to 21st Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, and Combat Infantryman's Badge.
He is survived by his wife, child, and mother.