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Robert Levi McFarland
- Mar. 23, 2021 -
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Resided: |
Ely IA, USA
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Born: | Aug. 12, 1974 |
Fallen: | Mar. 23, 2021 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 46 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Iowa Dept. of Corrections
745 Main St Dubuque, IA
52001 USA (563)557-7244 |
County: | Dubuque |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Corrections |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Assault |
Weapon Class: | Hammer |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
13 years
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Duties: | assigned to Anamosa State Penitentiary |
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Bio: Robert Levi McFarland was born in Vinton, the son of John and Cathie (Vest) McFarland.
Robert graduated from Independence High School, Class of 1993. He worked as a counselor with Four Oaks in Independence, also serving as a volunteer with the Oelwein Fire Department and Ambulance. Later he worked at U.S. Cellular in Marion, where he met his future wife, Sara Montague. Their son Casen Levi McFarland was born March 30, 2008. Bob and Sara were married in June of 2010, where he welcomed his new sons, Colten Apfelbeck and Zach Barrett.
He began working at ASP as a Correctional Officer in October of 2008. He joined the Ely Fire Department in 2017, where he became 3rd Lieutenant in 2019.
Bob enjoyed spending time at his second home, the Ely Fire Station, as well as tinkering with many different forms of technology. Family time was very important, and he looked forward to having his nieces and nephews visit. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Anamosa State Penitentiar
Anamosa,
IA
USA
Tue. Mar. 23, 2021
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Summary: |
Officer Robert McFarland and Nurse Lorena Schulte were assaulted and beaten to death by two inmates in the Anamosa State Penitentiary infirmary during an escape attempt.
The inmates had developed a ruse to gain access to the infirmary by claiming to be there as part of the prison repair program. Once inside they attacked Officer McFarland and Nurse Schulte with hammers, inflicting fatal skull fractures on both. Another inmate inside the infirmary attempted to protect Officer McFarland and Nurse Schulte but was also attacked and suffered a skull fracture.
The two inmates then attempted to use a grinder to break through the exterior window and protective bars but were unsuccessful. They briefly took another nurse hostage before fleeing back into the prison where they were subdued. The two inmates had been serving lengthy sentences for robbery convictions. Both were subsequently charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and abduction.
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