Overseer William Bullard, Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri

Overseer William Bullard

Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, June 14, 1841

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William Bullard

Overseer William Bullard was killed after being assaulted by several inmates during an escape at the Missouri State Penitentiary.

As one of the inmates distracted him, another struck him in the back of the head with a hammer. He was then held down and beaten to death before the suspects stole his keys and gun. A total of nine prisoners escaped.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object; Hammer
Offender Not available

correctional Facility, escape attempt, prisoner custody

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William,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Missouri. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 14, 2021