Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Charles Reed

J. R. Collier camp, Robertson County

Charles Reed was one of six people held at the J. R. Collier camp near Mumford in Robertson County. According to The American Guide's report from June 1896, he was among those who tried to escape. The paper reported that a guard shot him dead during the attempt.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. A guard shot Charles Reed dead during an escape attempt at the J. R. Collier camp, according to the record summary.

Reported by: unnamed record summary.

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