United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Ralph M. Griffin
1954
Ralph M. Griffin served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Edged weapon
What Happened
Police Officer Ralph Griffin was killed when he was stabbed while working an off-duty security job at the Anniston Speedway. Officer Griffin was breaking up a fight between two teenagers. As he struggled with the 18-year-old, the man's brother walked up behind him and stabbed him three times. The suspect, age 29, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 28, 1954. He was paroled on November 6, 1963. Officer Griffin was a United States Navy reserve veteran and had served with the Anniston Police Department for over 12 years. He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and two granddaughters. Anniston Speedway closed in 1972.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and two granddaughters.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Anniston Police Department
Police Officer
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