Correctional Officer Argentra Cotton, Mississippi Department of Corrections, Mississippi

Correctional Officer Argentra Cotton

Mississippi Department of Corrections, Mississippi

End of Watch Tuesday, July 18, 1989

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Argentra Cotton

Correctional Officer Argentra Cotton was stabbed to death by a maximum security inmate in the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi.

The inmate had escaped from his cell-block and stabbed Officer Cotton to death with a shank. The inmate attacked Officer Cotton from behind and stabbed him several times in the neck and back.

Another officer was able to draw the inmate's attention away from Officer Cotton long enough for Officer Cotton to escape into the control tower. The inmate was taken into custody a short time later. Officer Cotton was transported to Bolivar County Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.

The suspect was charged with Officer Cotton's murder and was sentenced to death.

Bio

Age 34
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Shank
Offender Sentenced to death

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My Dear Uncle,

You are truly missed. Almost thirty-six years later seems like yesterday. Time may pass more quickly than we want. The memories we made will never fade. Your big brother is with you now. I find comfort in knowing the veterans and heroes of our family are angels watching over us every day.

Love Always!
Sukie Jook

Jan Cotton
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May 7, 2025