Died in prison
Herscholl Robert Parks
Herscholl Robert Parks was held at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington, when he was killed on February 12, 1934. A HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson says he was one of several men killed on the scene during an escape attempt that day. According to that account, guards fired on the group after the men did not lie down as ordered.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson says guards shot him during an escape attempt at the Washington State Penitentiary after the group did not lie down as ordered.
Reported by: HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson.