Washington State Department of Corrections, Washington
End of Watch Wednesday, May 29, 1985
Add to My HeroesMichael Steven Erdahl
Parole Officer Michael Erdahl was beaten and stabbed to death inside his home at 12716 Wright Bliss Road NW in Gig Harbor. The home was then set on fire and destroyed.
Officer Erdahl served as a parole officer at the Bremerton Office and had been threatened by a recent parolee.
Although the case has not been solved it is believed by the investigating agency that his murder was a result of his duties as a parole officer.
Officer Erdahl had served with the Washington State Department of Corrections for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsI was a Parole Officer the same time Mike was, working in the Tacoma Field Office. He was such a kind man, a true family man. His death will forever haunt me. R.I.P... I know you are.
Patty Tabet Ferguson, Former PPO
State of Washington
November 26, 2024
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