Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 1990
Beverly Jo Taylor
Corrections Employee Beverly Taylor, a prison teacher, was stabbed to death at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility while supervising an inmate who had been sentenced to life in prison.
The inmate was convicted of kidnapping and murder and received another life sentence. He will be eligible for parole in 2056.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Corrections Employee Beverly Jo Taylor of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
June 8, 2018
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