Died in custody
Gilbert E. Meiers
Gilbert E. Meiers died by hanging in his cell at Joliet, Illinois. A brief item in The Olneyville Times, published June 7, 1901, reported the death as a suicide.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. A brief unattributed news item says he hanged himself in his cell at Joliet, Illinois, after hoping a feigned suicide would win sympathy.
Reported by: unattributed news item.