Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

James Thompson

died August 11, 1885 · Clarion, Pennsylvania

James Thompson died on August 11, 1885, while held at the jail in Clarion, Pennsylvania. He died by hanging himself in his cell, and his death was recorded as a suicide. Clarion is the place where he died, and that is where his death is remembered.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide

Reported by: news reports.

News report