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Elon Werner

Case from Attica, NY dated Sep 13, 1971

Victim Details

Elon Werner

Male

Attica

NY

1971-09-13

Elon

Werner

07/09/2026

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In the tumultuous and violent days of the Attica Prison riot in September 1971, among the lives tragically cut short was that of Elon Werner, a civilian employee at the facility. He was the uncle of Correctional Officer Ronald D. Werner, who also perished as a result of the uprising. The events unfolded in Attica, New York, creating a dark chapter in the state's history.

The riot, which began on September 9, 1971, was a chaotic and brutal confrontation between inmates and authorities. Dur ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Elon Werner death 1971
  • The Attica Riots • Correctional Peace Officers Foundation
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    I've been delving into the Attica prison riot and came across the story of Elon Fred Werner. It’s ... ...Read More
    01/11/2025
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