Died in prison
Henry Layer
Henry Layer was a farmer and neighbor in the Turtle Lake area of North Dakota. In a later affidavit he said officers beat and threatened him until he signed a confession, and he maintained his innocence. He died in prison. Shortly before his death, he reportedly said in German, "My eyes have seen, but my hands are clean."
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The article gives no cause of death; in a later affidavit Layer said officers beat him and threatened him until he confessed.