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John Walker

Crockett jail, Houston County, Texas

John Walker was held at the jail in Crockett, Texas. According to the Lancaster Daily Intelligencer, a fire at the jail was set by another person held there. Walker is believed to have died in the fire.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A fire set by another inmate at the Crockett jail is claimed to have caused his death, with no further details given.

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