California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
End of Watch Monday, April 26, 1976
Richard Ochoa
Correctional Officer Ochoa was bludgeoned to death while working at San Quentin State Prison.
Officer Ochoa was found unconscious with head injuries by another guard who sounded a whistle. He was rushed to the prison hospital but died a short time later. Three inmates were suspected of attacking him with a weightlifting bar.
Officer Ochoa had served at San Quentin State Prison since August 1971. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 4 years, 8 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender In custody
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