Iowa Department of Corrections, Iowa
End of Watch Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Add to My HeroesLorena Yanira Schulte
Nurse Lorena Schulte and Correctional Officer Robert McFarland were assaulted and beaten to death by two inmates in the Anamosa State Penitentiary infirmary during an escape attempt.
The inmates had developed a ruse to gain access to the infirmary by claiming to be there as part of the prison repair program. Once inside, they attacked Nurse Schulte and Officer McFarland with hammers, inflicting fatal skull fractures on both. Another inmate inside the infirmary attempted to protect Nurse Schulte and Officer McFarland but was also attacked and suffered a skull fracture.
The two inmates then attempted to use a grinder to break through the exterior window and protective bars but were unsuccessful. They briefly took another nurse hostage before fleeing back into the prison, where they were subdued. The two inmates had been serving lengthy sentences for robbery convictions. Both were subsequently charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and abduction. Both inmates were sentenced to life in prison for the two murders.
Nurse Schulte was in a position that gave her primary responsibility for the custody and security of convicted criminal offenders.
Nurse Schulte had served with the Iowa Department of Corrections for 14 years. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, a brother.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object; Hammer
- Offender Life in Prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsLorena, I remember your first day of work at A.S.P. how you performed your duty to your charges is not lost on any of us. We viewed you as an angel of mercy, literally. You and Officer McFarland always dealt with offenders in a manner in line with your training and showed a basic respect for a person, no matter how despicable. You were one of the best. You are missed and many of us who were there are sickened and appalled by the circumstances of your passing.
Know that you are thought of highly by the many you cared for.
Offender Patrick Lewis
Fellow human
May 1, 2022
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