Arkansas State Police, Arkansas
End of Watch Monday, October 15, 1984
Robert Whittington Klein
Corporal Robert Klein was shot and killed by an escaped convict.
The killer was convicted of Corporal Klein's murder and sentenced to death; he was executed on May 7, 1992.
Corporal Klein had served with the Arkansas State Police for 12 years and is survived by his wife, three sons, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 73
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Corporal Klein. Honor and bravery serenely protecting the Razorback state.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 1, 2018
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