Guard V. B. Mattingly

Guard V. B. Mattingly | Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky
Guard V. B. Mattingly

Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, October 3, 1923

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V. B. Mattingly

Guard V.B. Mattingly, Guard William Gilbert, and Guard Hodge Cunningham were shot and killed by inmates who were attempting to take over the dining room at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville.

The three suspects were found dead three days later after officers stormed the dining facility; One had been killed during the ensuing standoff and the other two had committed suicide.

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  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide
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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
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