Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 2003
Add to My HeroesFrederick Gayle Hyatt
Officer Frederick Hyatt was strangled and beaten to death during an escape attempt by five inmates at the Middle Tennessee Correctional Complex at 7177 Cockrill Bend Boulevard in Nashville.
Other officers noticed an inmate in a common area, out of his cell, at approximately 11:30 pm. The officers attempted to contact Officer Hyatt, who was assigned to the common area, but were unable to reach him.
When officers responded to the common area, they located Officer Hyatt's body. He had been strangled with a cord from a laundry bag and beaten with his flashlight and a sock filled with canned food. Officer Hyatt was taken to Saint Thomas Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
None of the five inmates were able to escape, and all were kept in custody at the prison.
Officer Hyatt was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and had served with the Tennessee Department of Correction for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
The Middle Tennessee Correctional Complex was renamed the Charles B. Bass Correctional Complex, and in 2014 the facility closed.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 129 ReflectionsMy always happy uncle, who was so proud of his son. It was always a treat to see him, he always made me laugh.
Love always.
Larry Hyatt
April 19, 2024
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