Galen Carter Walker

Time

In 1856, 2 officers at Massachusetts Department of Correction were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 3.

In 1856, 2 officers in MA were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.

In 1856, 5 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 182nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1856, 6 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 191st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Galen was 42. Of the 13 killed feloniously at Massachusetts Department of Correction whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 50; the middle age was 46. Galen had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.

Galen was 42. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. Galen had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.

Galen was 42. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Galen had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Galen was 42. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Galen had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

December holds 30.8% of these deaths at Massachusetts Department of Correction, more than any other month. Mondays: 46.2%.

December holds 8% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Mondays: 19.1%.

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.

December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 86.7% of all 15 deaths at Massachusetts Department of Correction, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 15.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 2.5% 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; knife, in 0.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.7% of these deaths.

His people

Massachusetts Department of Correction has 15 officers remembered here, Galen among them.

Where