California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
End of Watch Thursday, February 24, 1938
Willard Johnston
Officer Willard Johnston was killed when he was struck by a pick ax while trying to keep a prisoner from assaulting another prisoner. The incident occurred in a rock quarry at the Folsom Prison.
The inmate, sent to Folsom Prison for robbery, received a life sentence in 1928 after he beat to death a fellow inmate. He was convicted of Officer Johnston's murder and received another life sentence.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Edged weapon; Pick ax
- Offender Sentenced to life
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