Police Officer Joseph Daniel Benedict

Police Officer Joseph Daniel Benedict | Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Police Officer Joseph Daniel Benedict

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Friday, February 13, 1948

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Joseph Daniel Benedict

Officer Benedict was shot and killed as he was investigating a taxi cab robbery. The suspect was later trapped and arrested by police when he kept a date with his girlfriend.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. On July 7, 1949, just two hours before his scheduled execution, he committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor blade.

Officer Benedict had been with the agency for six years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide in prison
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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 64th 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.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 13, 2012

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