Lynch

Lynch died at the State Prison at Jackson, Michigan, on April 7, 1881, during an attempted escape by four prisoners. According to The County Paper, published April 22, 1881, Lynch was shot and killed in the attempt. The paper reports that the other three were captured.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. A newspaper report says he was shot dead during an attempted escape by four prisoners at the State Prison at Jackson, but it does not name who fired the shot.

Reported by: newspaper report of the State Prison at Jackson escape attempt (reporters).

Source

• The County Paper, April 22, 1881, page 6 The County Paper, April 22, 1881