Keeper Harvey A. Casler, New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

Keeper Harvey A. Casler

New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

End of Watch Thursday, February 8, 1877

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Harvey A. Casler

Keeper Harvey Casler was struck in the head with a shovel and killed by a prisoner.

Keeper Casler was supervising a work detail that was assigned to shovel snow from the walkway in front of Auburn State Prison. One of the inmates he was supervising struck Keeper Casler over the head with a shovel, killing him.

In November of 1877 the suspect was convicted of Keeper Casler's murder and sentenced to life in prison.

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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object; Shovel
Offender Sentenced to life

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Keeper Casler,
On today, the 148th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 8, 2025