Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, September 25, 1973
Add to My HeroesEarl F. DeMarse
Correctional Officer Earl DeMarse was stabbed to death by an inmate at the Marquette Branch Prison.
The stabbing took place only 15 minutes into his shift at 6:15 a.m. The prisoner who stabbed him was sentenced to life in prison and transferred to a different facility, where he later stabbed and wounded another officer.
Officer DeMarse was a United States Army Air Forces WWII veteran and had served with the Michigan Department of Corrections for 26 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, two brothers, and a granddaughter.
The Earl F. DeMarse Training Academy was named in his memory.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 26 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer DeMarse,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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