District of Columbia Department of Corrections, District of Columbia
End of Watch Thursday, February 13, 1958
Add to My HeroesMichael Francis Hughes
Correctional Officer Michael Hughes was stabbed to death in Dormitory 13 of the Lorton Reformatory in Fairfax County, Virginia.
He was attacked by two inmates after refusing to allow one of them to enter the dormitory's day room. The inmate produced a 9-inch shank and stabbed Officer Hughes in the face and neck. After he fell, the other inmate struck him on the head with a chair.
Both inmates were later charged with murder in connection with his death. They were both convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Hughes was a WWII veteran and had served with the District of Columbia Department of Corrections for five years. He was survived by his wife, five children, sister, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Location Virginia
- Weapon Edged weapon; Shank
- Offender Sentenced to life
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