New Jersey Department of Corrections, New Jersey
End of Watch: Thursday, February 18, 1909
Age: 62
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: January 1, 1907
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Keeper Edward McManus succumbed to injuries sustained two years earlier when he was seriously injured after being attacked by an inmate in the 4 Wing of the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton.
The inmate repeatedly struck Deputy Keeper McManus, inflicting serious internal injuries and injuries to his leg and shoulder. Deputy McManus' condition continued to deteriorate and he was forced to retire six months later. He died as a result of the injuries 18 months after retiring.
Deputy Keeper McManus had served with the New Jersey Department of Corrections for 30 years. He was a widower and was survived by his three children.