California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
End of Watch Friday, October 16, 1914
Add to My HeroesJohn Drewry
Sergeant John Drewry was stabbed to death during an escape attempt at Folsom State Prison in Represa, California. The incident occurred as Sergeant Drewry and another officer were attempting to stop an escape.
The suspect was convicted of murder and hanged on August 27, 1915.
Sergent Drewry had served with the agency for just over one year. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Executed in 1915
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 10, 2022
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