Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
End of Watch Monday, April 4, 1955
Add to My HeroesJames G. Godwin
Assistant Superintendent James Godwin was shot and killed during an escape attempt at the Florida State Prison.
The inmate who shot Assistant Superintendent Godwin was a suspect in the murder of Patrolman Alje Savela, of the Massachusetts State Police, on August 31st, 1951. The man later died while in prison.
Assistant Superintendent Godwin is buried in Crosby Lake Cemetery, Starke, Bradford County, Florida.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
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