Died in custody
Adolph Schommer
Adolph Schommer was held at the Nebraska insane asylum. The St. Landry Democrat reported in 1882 that for seven months he took little food apart from what was forced on him. The paper said he lost about 70 pounds before he died.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The newspaper reports that he refused food for seven months except what was forced on him and died after losing about 70 pounds.
Reported by: the newspaper.