Died in prison
James R. DeLong
James R. DeLong was one of several men held at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla who were killed during an escape attempt on February 12, 1934. According to an essay on HistoryLink.org by Elizabeth Gibson, guards fired on the group, and he was killed at the scene. The essay is the only account cited here of how the shooting happened.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. An essay on HistoryLink.org by Elizabeth Gibson says guards shot him during an escape attempt at the Washington State Penitentiary.
Reported by: HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson.