Jailer Ernest Runke

Jailer Ernest Runke | Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Washington
Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Washington
Jailer Ernest Runke

Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Washington

End of Watch Thursday, September 19, 1957

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Ernest 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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Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 19, 2020

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