Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, December 16, 1948
Add to My HeroesKassie Mae Chandler
Matron Kassie Chandler was attacked by two female inmates, 15 and 17, in a jail escape attempt.
She suffered a severe injury when they caused her to fall and hit her head on the concrete floor. She died in a hospital the next day.
The next day a juvenile judge sentenced both to a state training school for girls in Gainesville until they were 21. The 15-year-old had already escaped from that institution twice.
Matron Chandler had served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department for 10 years. She was survived by her two daughters and two granddaughters.
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 15, 1948
- Weapon Person
- Offender Sentenced to training school
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 Reflectionson this 76th anniversary of your death I want you to know that you are not forgotten . We honor your service and sacrifice.
Continue to rest in peace Matron Chandler.
Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department
December 16, 2024
