Guard Dock M. Garrett

Guard Dock M. Garrett | South Carolina Department of Corrections, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Corrections, South Carolina
Guard Dock M. Garrett

South Carolina Department of Corrections, South Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, September 19, 1929

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Dock M. Garrett

Guard Dock Garrett died after being struck on the head with a shovel near the convict camp in O'Neal Township, Greenville County, during an escape attempt from a road crew.

The inmate who killed Guard Garrett was convicted of murder and subsequently executed in 1931.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Blunt object; Shovel
  • Offender Executed in 1931
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Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

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