Died in jail or a lockup
Johnson
A man named Johnson was found dead on the floor of the Salt Lake City city jail on Sunday, January 11, 1891, after people held with him had seen him the night before. At the inquest, witnesses described an incision and marks on his arm, and the doctor, Dr. Meacham, could not give a cause of death. The coroner's inquest saw no sign of foul play. The Salt Lake Herald reported that the cutting was done after the body left the jail, and the investigation continued.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Dr Meacham could not give a cause of death at the inquest, and the coroner's group saw no sign of foul play.
Reported by: Dr Meacham (medical examiner or coroner); the coroner's inquest (medical examiner or coroner).