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Incident
Corrections Officer Lisa Mauldin was killed when she and another officer were attacked by an inmate inside the Miller County Detention Center's kitchen at approximately 1:00 pm.
The inmate attacked both officers, seriously injuring them. Officer Mauldin was transported to Wadley Regional Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries. The other officer was transported to the same hospital where she was admitted as well.
Other officers were able to subdue the inmate, 28, who attacked them, and he remained in custody. He was charged with capital murder, but was deemed incompetent to stand trial. As of 2025, he has been institutionalized.
Corrections Officer Mauldin had served with the Miller County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
She was survived by her husband, three daughters, a son, a stepson, parents, a brother, and eight grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corrections Officer Mauldin gave the Miller County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Texarkana community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corrections Officer Mauldin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Miller County Sheriff's Office has lost 11 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
Lisa is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Lisa is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lisa is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2016, 1 officer at Miller County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 3.
In 2016, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 2016, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2016, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lisa was 47. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Miller County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 41.5 and 49.5; the middle age was 47. Lisa had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 2 years.
Lisa was 47. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Lisa had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Lisa was 47. 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. Lisa had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lisa was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lisa had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.1% of these deaths at Miller County Sheriff's Office; October holds the most, 33.3%. Sundays: 11.1%.
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Sundays: 11.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 81.8% of all 11 deaths at Miller County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 11.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.2% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
Her people
Miller County Sheriff's Office has 11 officers remembered here, Lisa among them.
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Elisha Franklin Barber Oct 30, 1925
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Robert D. Smith Nov 2, 1925
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Lucien C. Adams, Jr. Mar 26, 1930
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Walter S. Harris
Jul 28, 1931
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Thomas Asbury Quillin Aug 31, 1932
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Melvin Brackman
Oct 19, 1932
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J. C. Crain Oct 21, 1932
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William Martin Greer Jun 1, 1939
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Clarence A. Anderson
Mar 10, 1948
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Charles E. Barnes, Sr.
Mar 31, 1984
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Lisa Anne Mauldin
Dec 18, 2016
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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