Charles Wiget
1952
Charles Wiget.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Edged weapon
What Happened
Correctional Officer Wiget and Correctional Officer Vern Mackin were stabbed to death by two inmates during an escape attempt in San Quentin Prison. Both suspects were convicted of the murders and executed in 1958. Officer Wiget had served with the agency for 5 years and had previously served in World War II with the United States Navy.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
Also Served
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Correctional Officer
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