Died in custody
Edward Bender
Edward Bender died by suicide in his cell in New York on July 1, 1898, according to a brief report in the St. Johnsbury Caledonian published July 6, 1898. The newspaper described his death as a suicide in his cell and did not name the facility where he was held. Beyond that single notice, the record offers no account of his life or the circumstances of his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide
Reported by: news reports.