Correctional Officer Donald F. Reis

Correctional Officer Donald F. Reis

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, February 28, 1975

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Donald F. Reis

Correctional Officer Donald Reis was found stabbed to death in the El Reno Federal Reformatory's chapel in El Reno, Oklahoma at 8:30 p.m.

Three inmates were convicted of Officer Reis' murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Reis was a United States Army veteran and had served with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

The fitness center at the facility was named in honor of Officer Reis.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Location Oklahoma
Weapon Edged weapon
Offender Three suspects convicted

correctional Facility, prisoner custody

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Officer Reis,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 28, 2025