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Police Matron Phyllis M. Myers | Niagara County Sheriff's Office, New York
Niagara County Sheriff's Office, New York

Police Matron

Phyllis M. Myers

Niagara County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch: Monday, June 15, 1970

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: June 15, 1970
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Matron Myers was fatally beaten by inmates during a jail escape. Three female suspects were charged with first degree murder. One of the suspects was found guilty of first degree manslaughter and was paroled in 1983.

Matron Myers was killed on her last day of work after a 27-year career.