John E. VanHorn

John E. VanHorn, 17, was one of three teenagers held in the juvenile quarters of the Lycoming County Prison in Pennsylvania when a fire broke out in the early morning of November 18, 1975. Dr. Earl R. Miller, the county coroner, said he died of smoke inhalation, and that he was found in a shower stall. Firefighters and prison guards tried to reach the young people through heavy smoke and heat, according to the account.

Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident. County coroner Dr. Earl R. Miller said he died of smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in the juvenile detention quarters.

Reported by: Dr. Earl R. Miller, county coroner (medical examiner or coroner).

Source

• Firefighters recall the prison fire ‘we would not forget’ - Williamsport Sun-Gazette Williamsport Sun-Gazette, December 17, 2018