DEATH OF DEPUTY, 76, RAISES AGE QUESTION

The question of the Sheriff Deputy's age is an important consideration for everyone. Why was a man 76 years of age left alone to guard a prisoner who was already serving two life terms in prison. It doesn't make much sense to me, and I'm sure it doesn't to the family of the slain deputy Sheriff. The deputy paid an unacceptable price for the lack of common sense of his superior officers.