Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, July 17, 2003
Add to My HeroesJohn Murphy Bennett
Officer John Bennett was killed in an automobile crash as he and another officer transported a prisoner to death row at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Texas.
The prison van was traveling on U.S. Highway 190 when it was struck head-on by a pickup truck where the driver had lost control. Officer Bennett was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries one hour later. The other officer and the prisoner both suffered minor injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was also killed in the accident.
Officer Bennett was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, mother, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 158 ReflectionsOfficer Bennett,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
July 17, 2023
