Died in prison
Bob Younger
Bob Younger died of consumption at the Stillwater prison in Minnesota on the evening of September 16, 1889, after thirteen years held there. He had been told he had only a few hours to live, and his brothers, who were also held at Stillwater, were allowed to stay with him. The Beatrice Daily Express reported that he kept his mental faculties to the last and said goodbye to his brothers and sister. His remains were to be taken to his native county in Missouri.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. A prior summary states he died of consumption (tuberculosis) at the Stillwater prison in Minnesota, and his brothers were allowed to stay with him.
Reported by: prior case summary (historical newspaper account) (reporters).