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Matron Myers was fatally beaten by inmates during a jail escape. Three female suspects were charged with first degree murder. One of the suspects was found guilty of first degree manslaughter and was paroled in 1983.
Matron Myers was killed on her last day of work after a 27-year career.
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27 years. You could have gone home.
Police Matron Myers gave the Niagara County Sheriff's Office 27 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Lockport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Matron Myers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Niagara County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Phyllis is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Phyllis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Phyllis 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 1970, 11 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1970, 138 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1970, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Phyllis had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Phyllis had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Phyllis had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 6.5% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Mondays: 15.3%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Niagara County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 3.8% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
Her people
Niagara County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Phyllis among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W
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