Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Washington
End of Watch Thursday, September 19, 1957
Add to My HeroesErnest Runke
Jailer Runke succumbed to injuries received two months earlier when he was attacked in the Lewis County Jail. He was passing out dinner when three inmates assaulted him with a broom handle and hot coffee. He remained hospitalized for two months until his death.
The 18 year-old suspects were convicted of escape, assault, two counts of burglary and grand larceny and sentenced to 80 years in prison. When Jailer Runke died they were each charged with manslaughter.
Bio
- Age 70
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Saturday, July 27, 1957
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Not available
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