Michael Hughes
1958
Michael Francis Hughes.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Edged weapon
What Happened
Correctional Officer Michael Hughes was stabbed to death in Dormitory 13 of the Lorton Reformatory in Fairfax County, Virginia. He was attacked by two inmates after refusing to allow one of them to enter the dormitory's day room. The inmate produced a 9-inch shank and stabbed Officer Hughes in the face and neck. After he fell, the other inmate struck him on the head with a chair. Both inmates, 25 and 28, were later charged with murder in connection with his death. They were both convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Hughes was a WWII veteran and had served with the District of Columbia Department of Corrections for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, five children, sister, and two brothers.
Service Record
Also Served
District of Columbia Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer
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