Died in prison
Abraham I. Eckert
Abraham I. Eckert died by suicide at the prison in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a few hours before the time set for his execution, according to a brief news report published December 11, 1896. He was held at the prison while awaiting that execution. The report describes the death as a suicide.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. A brief news item reports that he died by suicide in prison at Wilkes-Barre hours before his scheduled execution.
Reported by: brief news item.