New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York
End of Watch Thursday, November 27, 1919
John H. Woodruff
Game Protector John Woodruff was killed when an unknown suspect struck him on the head with a heavy object.
Protector Woodruff left his home on November 27th, 1919 to patrol in Schenectady County in search of a foreign visitor suspected of game law violations.
Search parties were sent out when he did not return from duty that night. They were unable to locate Protector Woodruff and his fate was unknown until April 4th, 1921, when his remains were discovered in a hole near a creek bed with his revolver missing. The coroner ruled his death a homicide. The case was never solved.
Game Protector Woodruff was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Never solved
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsI said a little prayer today for Game Protector Woodruff and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
November 22, 2015
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