Died in prison
James Rodax
James Rodax, a native of Ireland, died while held at the Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia, according to a Fisherman & Farmer report published in August 1892. The report says he set fire to his bedding, sat down in the flames and then cut his own throat with a knife. The report describes his death as a suicide.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Fisherman & Farmer news report says he set fire to his bedding, sat down in the flames and cut his throat with a knife.
Reported by: Fisherman & Farmer (reporters).