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Deputy Warden Edward Davis was stabbed to death during church services by an inmate who was seeking revenge for being disciplined by Deputy Warden Davis. The suspect convicted of Warden Davis' murder and was executed by hanging on March 21, 1913. He was the last person hanged in Nebraska. Deputy Warden Davis was survived by his wife. He was buried in Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Deputy Warden Davis was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Warden Davis served with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
Thank you for your service to the Lincoln community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Warden Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has lost 7 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1912, 4 officers at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1912, 5 officers in NE were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 63. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services whose age is recorded, half were between 54.3 and 64.5; the middle age was 59.
Edward was 63. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41.
Edward was 63. 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.
Edward was 63. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 16.7% of these deaths at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; March holds the most, 50%. Sundays: 16.7%.
February holds 10.3% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Sundays: 16.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 5.2% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
His people
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has 7 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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