Died in jail or a lockup
John Hopkins
John Hopkins was shot and killed while held at the jail in Monticello, Georgia, in July 1885, according to The Marietta Journal, which reported the death in early August that year. The paper said unidentified people put the muzzle of a gun through the grate of the jail and fired on Hopkins in his cell. The death was recorded as a homicide carried out by unidentified people.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Unknown parties reportedly shot him through the grate of his jail cell, according to the account.
Reported by: news reports.