California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
End of Watch Friday, April 23, 1965
Ralph Canning
Textile Products Foreman Canning was stabbed to death while working at San Quentin State Prison.
The inmate, who was serving a fives years to life sentence for a 1964 narcotics conviction, stabbed Foreman Canning 18 times. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death January 4th, 1966. His sentenced was later commuted to life.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Sentenced to life
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