Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, March 31, 1967
Add to My HeroesJoe D. Crater
Officer Crater and Correctional Officer Max Hinckley were killed when while inside the arsenal at the State Prison of Southern Michigan when a mysterious explosion occurred and subsequent flash fire claimed their lives. A total of 80 percent of the facility's arsenal, including guns, tear gas, ammunition and radios, were lost.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
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