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Charles Giles

Case from Ironton, OH dated Dec 02, 1966

Victim Details

Charles William Giles

Male

White / Caucasian

Ironton

OH

1966-12-02

52

Charles

Giles

06/29/2026

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Charles William Giles, a 52-year-old male, tragically died on December 2, 1966, in Ironton, Ohio. He was a dedicated officer with the Ironton Police Department and a military veteran. His death was the result of complications from a gunshot wound sustained during an escape attempt from the Lawrence County Jail.

On that fateful day, a prisoner managed to obtain control of a deputy's gun and took three deputies hostage. The situation escalated as the prisoner forced the deputies to release ...
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  • Patrolman Charles William Giles, Ironton Police Department, Ohio
  • Ironton Police Department, Ohio, Fallen Officers
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    It's really difficult to read about the events of December 2, 1966, and not feel a profound sense of... ...Read More
    12/23/2023
    Does anyone else find the timing of the jailbreak odd? Charles William Giles was a well-regarded off... ...Read More
    08/23/2023
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