Died in custody
John Sugland
John Sugland died by hanging in his cell at Brattleboro, Vermont, on the afternoon of Thursday, June 23, 1887, according to a report in The Manning Times published six days later. The newspaper described his death as a suicide. His cell was in the custody of the local authorities holding him at the time.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide
Reported by: 1887 newspaper report (reporters).