Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, June 9, 1841
Add to My HeroesCyrus Sells
Guard Cyrus Sells was killed by an inmate who attacked him with an ax at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus. The inmate had served seven years of a 15-year sentence for highway robbery.
He was convicted of Guard Sells' murder and hanged February 9th, 1844.
Guard Sells is buried in Section R of Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Edged weapon; Axe
- Offender Executed in 1844
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Guard Cyrus Sells of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
June 9, 2025
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