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Corrections Officer Filimon Ortiz was killed after he was stabbed with a small knife and bludgeoned with a lead pipe at the New Mexico State Penitentiary. He was attacked by two inmates who had planned an escape attempt that involved dressing in Officer Ortiz's uniform.
Survivors
Officer Ortiz was survived by his mother, three sisters, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corrections Officer Ortiz served with the New Mexico Corrections Department.
Thank you for your service to the Santa Fe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corrections Officer Ortiz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New Mexico Corrections Department has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Filimon is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
Filimon is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Filimon is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1952, 3 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1952, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1952, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Filimon was 54. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37.
Filimon was 54. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Filimon was 54. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
June holds 5.7% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Wednesdays: 17.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at New Mexico Corrections Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 4.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
His people
New Mexico Corrections Department has 5 officers remembered here, Filimon among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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