Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana
End of Watch Wednesday, November 22, 1911
Add to My HeroesHiram B. McWilliams
Custody Officer Hiram McWilliams died as a result of injuries he suffered the previous day during an assault by an inmate at the Indiana Reformatory in Clarksville.
Custody Officer McWilliams was struck by an inmate four times with a hammer. He was taken to the institution's hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following morning.
The inmate was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life.
Custody Officer McWilliams was survived by his wife, sister, three brothers and father.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Tuesday, November 21, 1911
- Weapon Blunt object; Hammer
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Custody Officer McWilliams. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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