Jailer Albert Kingsley Parker, Cameron County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Jailer Albert Kingsley Parker

Cameron County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, October 14, 1945

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Albert Kingsley Parker

Jailer Albert Parker succumbed to wounds sustained when he was struck in the head with an axe while supervising a chain gang on the morning of October 12, 1945.

While cutting trees on Idaho Avenue off of Highway Route 4 to repair the road at 10:30 a.m., an inmate took his ax and struck Jailer Parker in the head from behind. Then he stole his gun and fled.

Jailer Parker was transported to Mercy Hospital where he passed away two days later.

The inmate was captured a few hours later. On March 29, 1946, the suspect, 21, was convicted of murder. He was paroled on December 6, 1960.

Jailer Parker had served with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office for two weeks. He was survived by his wife and ten children.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 2 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Friday, October 12, 1945
Weapon Edged weapon; Axe
Offender Paroled in 1960

escape attempt, illegal alien

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Hi Great Grandpa,

I think of you often. The life you led was with true integrity and you raised my grandma to be the best person I have known. Now she is gone too and I know you have reunited with her. As I see all these people honoring you and remembering you, it makes my heart very happy. I’m glad I found this page to honor you too. Thank you for your service and, according to my grandma, being an outstanding father.

With love,

Your Great Granddaughter Jennifer

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