Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, July 24, 1916
Add to My HeroesAnna Hart
Police Matron Anna Hart was killed after being struck on the head with an iron bedpost at the Hamilton County Jail.
The inmate who struck her was attempting to get her keys in his attempt to escape through the women's ward of the jail.
The suspect was sentenced to death and electrocuted on February 6, 1917.
Matron Hart had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for six years and is thought to be the first female officer killed in the line of duty in the United States. She was survived by her three sisters and a brother.
She is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Matron Anna Hart of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Ohio, and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 24, 2024
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