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Incident
Jailer Albert Parker succumbed to wounds sustained when he was struck in the head with an axe while supervising a chain gang on the morning of October 12, 1945.
While cutting trees on Idaho Avenue off of Highway Route 4 to repair the road at 10:30 a.m., an inmate took his ax and struck Jailer Parker in the head from behind. Then he stole his gun and fled.
Jailer Parker was transported to Mercy Hospital where he passed away two days later.
The inmate was captured a few hours later. On March 29, 1946, the suspect, 21, was convicted of murder. He was paroled on December 6, 1960.
Jailer Parker had served with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office for two weeks.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and ten children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Jailer Parker served with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Olmito community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Jailer Parker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cameron County Sheriff's Office has lost 13 officers; 12 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1945, 1 officer at Cameron County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 11 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 2.
In 1945, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1945, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1945, 70 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 108th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 49. Of the 8 killed feloniously at Cameron County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 33.5 and 49; the middle age was 36.5. Albert had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 0.5 years.
Albert was 49. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Albert had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Albert was 49. 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. Albert had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.3% of these deaths at Cameron County Sheriff's Office; June holds the most, 33.3%. Sundays: 33.3%.
October holds 7.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 92.3% of all 13 deaths at Cameron County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; axe, in 8.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; axe, in 0.1% 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; axe, in 0.1% 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; axe, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Cameron County Sheriff's Office has 13 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
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Robert L. Johnson Sep 28, 1859
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Matthew L. Browne Apr 11, 1892
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Santiago A. Brito Aug 21, 1892
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Samuel Cobb Apr 5, 1898
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Henry B. Lawrence Jul 31, 1910
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Encarnacion Cuellar Jul 12, 1915
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Frank Martin, Sr. Nov 25, 1917
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George Ramsey Carpenter Jun 3, 1922
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Andres Reyes Jun 3, 1922
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Lee Dicken Jun 1, 1926
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William Horace Johnson
Jun 9, 1928
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Louis Mackey Chaudoin Feb 19, 1936
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Albert Kingsley Parker
Oct 14, 1945
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E
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