Warden Charles Andrew Farquhar, Jr., Alabama Department of Corrections, Alabama

Warden Charles Andrew Farquhar, Jr.

Alabama Department of Corrections, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, October 23, 1994

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Charles Andrew Farquhar, Jr.

Warden Charles Farquhar was bludgeoned to death by an inmate in his home just outside the Charles Farquhar Cattle Ranch, a state prison ranch named in his honor in Greensboro.

The inmate also killed Warden Farquhar's wife and two other inmates in the home.

The 27-year-old inmate, serving a 20-year sentence for theft and attempted murder of a police officer, was angry over being ordered to gather pecans instead of getting the weekend off. He was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison.

Warden Farquhar was a United States Army Air Forces WWII veteran and had served with the Alabama Department of Corrections for 38 years. He was survived by his two sons.

Bio

Age 74
Tour 38 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object
Offender Sentenced to life

at home, convicted felon, retaliation

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Warden thank you for your service and dedication to the State of Alabama for more than thirty years.
You and your wife are never forgotten.
It was my distinct pleasure to have known you. May you both continue to rest in peace.

Captain Maurice Stoutermire
Alabama Department of Corrections

October 1, 2025