In Memoriam: Jack Budd

36 years ago today, Jack Budd was murdered at the former State Prison of Southern Michigan in Jackson.

An inmate, armed with a weapon, came out of a shower area and stabbed Budd. Budd and other officers subdued the inmate. Budd passed away an hour later at a hospital.

His killer was sentenced to 80-120 years in prison. He is also serving two life sentences.

Budd left behind a wife and son. He and the three other Michigan corrections officers killed in the line of duty are honored on MCO’s Fallen Officers Memorial.

Rest in peace, Officer Budd.