Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri
End of Watch Thursday, February 28, 1918
Add to My HeroesEli Jenkins
Guard Eli Jenkins was stabbed to death by one of two inmates who were attempting to escape from the state prison. The 22-year-old inmate who stabbed him was sentenced to prison in 1915 to serve a six year sentence for burglary. He was convicted of Guard Jenkins' murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on April 7, 1926.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsEli,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Missouri. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
February 28, 2018
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