Died in prison
Joseph Larrimer
Joseph Larrimer, 25, died on November 5, 1923, at Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia, where he was held. According to a United Press report citing authorities, he was one of four men returning to their cells from work when an escape attempt broke out and a bullet fired by a guard struck him in the head, killing him. The report said the other men were pursued and that two of them remained at large.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The United Press, citing authorities, reported that a bullet fired by a guard struck him in the head during an escape attempt.
Reported by: United Press, citing authorities (reporters).