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Ed Diedrich
1924
Ed Diedrich.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Superintendent Diedrich was killed in an accidental explosion at the Kelly Butte Rock Quarry. He, a civilian employee, and an inmate were setting explosives when they prematurely detonated, killing all three and injuring several other inmates. Superintendent Diedrich served three years in law enforcement and was a veteran of the Spanish American War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Superintendent
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