Died in prison
George Luston
George Luston was held at Folsom Prison in Folsom, California. According to a report in the Batesville Guard published in August 1881, he was one of five men who tried to escape from the prison. The report said he jumped into the river and drowned. Drowning is the cause of death given in that report.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. A report says he jumped into the river during an escape attempt from Folsom Prison and drowned.
Reported by: the report.