Corrections Employee Ralph Canning, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

Corrections Employee Ralph Canning

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

End of Watch Friday, April 23, 1965

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Ralph Canning

Textile Products Foreman Ralph Canning was stabbed to death while working at San Quentin State Prison.

The inmate, who was serving a fives years to life sentence for a 1964 narcotics conviction, stabbed Foreman Canning 18 times. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death on January 4th, 1966. His sentence was later commuted to life.

Foreman Canning had served with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for two years. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon
Offender Sentenced to life

prisoner custody

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Ralph,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 23, 2025