Frank Ellis

According to a newspaper report published March 18, 1896, Frank Ellis was being taken from the jail in Stanford, Kentucky, to the courthouse when John Murphy shot Ellis. Ellis died of the gunshot wound. The shooting took place while Ellis was in the custody of the jail and being moved to court.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A brief report says John Murphy shot him as he was being taken from the jail to the courthouse in Stanford, Kentucky.

Source

• The Abbeville Press And Banner, March 18, 1896, page 6 The Abbeville Press And Banner, March 18, 1896