Alabama Department of Corrections, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, March 23, 1971
Add to My HeroesRobert E. Kendrick
Officer Kendricks was stabbed to death at Holman Prison by an inmate with a knife he had fashioned from a piece of steel. The inmate was serving the last 26 months of a 10 year sentence for receiving stolen goods.
The 46-year-old inmate was convicted of murder. He was still in prison in 1978.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Kendricks,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Alabama. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 29, 2021
