United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, January 26, 1969
Add to My HeroesVern M. Jarvis
Correctional Officer Vern Jarvis was stabbed 26 times with a homemade knife while on duty in the prisoners living quarters of the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. His body was found hidden in a utility closet by another officer.
An investigation revealed that he had been stabbed by a prisoner who was seeking revenge against Officer Jarvis because the officer had confiscated the inmate's candy, fruit, and magazines when the inmate had been sent to a segregation unit.
The inmate was convicted of Officer Jarvis' murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was moved to Oregon State Penitentiary in 1982.
Correctional Officer Jarvis was a US Army Veteran of 21 years and served in WWII and the Korean War. He had served with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, sister, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 7065
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Location Illinois
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Jarvis,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army-especially during WW II and the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
January 26, 2019
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