Florida State Road Department - State Convict Road Force, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, February 1, 1953
Add to My HeroesJohn F. Gradon
Guard John Gradon succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two weeks earlier during an escape attempt at the Loxahatchee Road Prison.
Guard Grant Dohner was also killed in the escape attempt. Both escapees were convicted of the murders.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Thursday, January 15, 1953
- Weapon Person
- Offender Two convicted
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Guard Grant R. Dohner
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EOW: January 15, 1953
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