Died in custody
Evans Allnut
Evans Allnut was a lawyer and former legislator in Kentucky. He died suddenly on September 10, 1884, while held at the Anchorage Asylum in Louisville. An autopsy showed six broken ribs, and an investigation reported that two attendants had beaten him about six weeks earlier; the attendants were dismissed and left town. His brother visited him and, as he described it, found that his condition had gone without medical attention.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The coroner's inquest and investigation reported that two attendants beat him about six weeks before his death, and an autopsy found six broken ribs.
Reported by: coroner's inquest (medical examiner or coroner); investigation as reported.