Jailer James Watson Fuller, Berkshire County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

Jailer James Watson Fuller

Berkshire County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, July 16, 1901

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James Watson Fuller

Jailer James Fuller was beaten to death by a prisoner at the Pittsfield House of Correction. Jailer Fuller was overseeing 20 prisoners in a workshop when one of them suddenly attacked him with a six-pound whalebone mallet.

The suspect was declared insane and committed at the Bridgewater Insane Asylum December 2nd, 1901. He died there from tuberculosis on November 8th, 1903.

Jailer Fuller was survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, and sister. One of his sons served as the sheriff of Berkshire County. Jailer Fuller had served at the House of Correction for several years and had previously served with the Pittsfield Police Department for several years.

Bio

Age 69
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object; Hammer
Offender Committed

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Jailer Fuiller, it has been 123 years since you were taken from us. 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 corrections and law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 16, 2024