Died in jail or a lockup
Dave Murray
Dave Murray was a 31-year-old World War veteran who was held at the jail in Portland, Indiana, while awaiting trial. According to an Associated Press report, he died by suicide in his cell on January 15, 1924, a few hours before he was due in court. The report says he had been despondent after a quarrel with his fiancée, who had been attending a revival meeting.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Associated Press report says he died by suicide in his cell at the Portland, Indiana jail hours before a scheduled court appearance.
Reported by: Associated Press report (reporters).