Police Officer Ralph M. Griffin, Anniston Police Department, Alabama

Police Officer Ralph M. Griffin

Anniston Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, June 19, 1954

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Ralph M. Griffin

Police Officer Ralph Griffin was killed when he was stabbed while working an off-duty security job at the Anniston Speedway.

Officer Griffin was breaking up a fight between two teenagers. As he struggled with the 18-year-old, the man's brother walked up behind him and stabbed him three times.

The suspect, age 29, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 28, 1954. He was paroled on November 6, 1963.

Officer Griffin was a United States Navy reserve veteran and had served with the Anniston Police Department for over 12 years. He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and two granddaughters.

Anniston Speedway closed in 1972.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Paroled in 1963

fight call, off duty

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Officer Griffin,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 22, 2024