Jailer Edward Dean Rose, Benton County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Jailer Edward Dean Rose

Benton County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Monday, November 29, 1976

Edward Dean Rose

Jailer Rose was stabbed to death during an escape attempt from the Benton County Jail. When Jailer Rose opened a cell door to administer nighttime medicine at 10:30 p.m. an inmate threw hot water in his face. The inmate's brother, also an inmate at the jail, then wrapped a towel around Jailer Rose's head. The two inmates beat him and then stabbed him four times with his own pocket knife in the stomach and back.

The suspects, who were jailed on charges of armed robbery, attempted to free a third prisoner but Rose was able to close the cell block door - thwarting the escape attempt by all three. Back up arrived soon after. One of the brothers later died in prison of natural causes.

Rose began his tenure with the Benton County Jail after retiring from the U.S. Navy where he served for 25 years and was a brig captain. A Korean War and Vietnam War veteran, Rose is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Deceased

escape attempt

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 29, 2010