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- Jul. 23, 1971 -
(20143)

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Virginia Department of Corrections Agency Patch
Resided: VA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jul. 23, 1971
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 65 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Virginia Dept. of Corrections
VA   USA
Dept. Type: State/Corrections
Hero's Rank: Supervisor
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: VA   USA   Fri. Jul. 23, 1971
Summary: Supervisor Samuel Pickels was strangled to death in the Virginia State Penitentiary's metal shop by unknown assailants.

An inmate located his body on the shop floor and alerted other officers.

Supervisor Pickels had served with the Virginia Department of Corrections for 21 years and supervised the metal shop.

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