Jailer Frank Burkett, Walker County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Jailer Frank Burkett

Walker County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Tuesday, June 29, 1948

Frank Burkett

Jailer Burkett was hit on the head and mortally wounded by two 21 year old men making their escape from the Walker County Jail. He died the next day. Both suspects were recaptured and charged with Jailer Burkett's murder two days later.

One of the suspects was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. In September of 1952 he escaped from prison. A few days later he was added to the FBI's 10 most wanted list. He was recaptured in Chicago on May 26, 1953.

Bio

Age 73
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Monday, June 28, 1948
Weapon Blunt object
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015