Warden Richard Tinker, Maine Department of Corrections, Maine

Warden Richard Tinker

Maine Department of Corrections, Maine

End of Watch Thursday, May 14, 1863

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Richard Tinker

Warden Tinker fatally stabbed by an inmate at the Maine State Prison. The convict, who was serving a five year sentence for assault, approached Warden Tinker from behind and without any known cause, stabbed him and severed his carotid artery. Warden Tinker died a few moments later from the wound.

The suspect was immediately taken into custody. He was indicted for murder and plead guilty. He was sentenced to death and executed on June 24th, 1864.

Warden Tinker had been the Warden of the Maine State Prison for two years. He had also previously served as the sheriff of Hancock County and as a senator in the Maine State Senate.

He was survived by his wife and 10 children.

Bio

Age 67
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Executed on June 24th, 1864

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Warden Tinker, it has been 181 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement and corrections service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 14, 2024