Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri
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Add to My HeroesWilliam Bullard
Prison Guard William Bullard was killed after being assaulted by several inmates during an escape at the Missouri State Penitentiary.
As one of the inmates distracted him another struck him in the back of the head with a hammer. He was then held down and beaten to death before the suspects stole his keys and gun. A total of nine prisoners escape.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object; Hammer
- Offender Not available
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