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Anthony Wilson

58 years old · died December 2016 · SCI Albion, Pennsylvania

Anthony Wilson, 58, died in December 2016 while held at the State Correctional Institution at Albion in Pennsylvania. Erie County prosecutors say another prisoner meant to kill him during a large fight at the prison in September 2016, and that Wilson died about three months later. The defense disputes how the suspect was identified from surveillance video and argues that Wilson died of something other than his injuries.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (disputed). Erie County prosecutors say another prisoner attacked Wilson during a large fight at SCI Albion in September 2016 and that he died about three months later; the defense disputes how the suspect was identified from surveillance video and argues Wilson died of something other than his injuries.

Reported by: Erie County prosecutors; the defense.

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