Keeper Charles Ernst, Greene County Sheriff's Office, New York

Keeper Charles Ernst

Greene County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch Monday, May 4, 1874

Add to My Heroes

Charles Ernst

Keeper Charles Ernst was beaten to death by an inmate inside one of the county jail's cells.

The inmate, who was scheduled to be executed the following day for a previous murder, had ripped the pipe from the cell's floor. The pipe had been fastened across the floor to hold down down the floorboards. When Keeper Ernst entered the cell the man struck him on the head five times, causing fatal injuries.

Keeper Ernst died from the injuries five days later.

Keeper Ernst was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Thursday, April 30, 1874
Weapon Blunt object; Iron pipe
Offender Executed in 1874

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 8 Reflections

Charles,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greene County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 4, 2024