Died in prison
Paul Krouse
Paul Krouse was held at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. According to an essay on HistoryLink.org by Elizabeth Gibson, he was among several men killed there on February 12, 1934, during an escape attempt. The essay says guards fired on the group and shot the men on the spot. Paul died in that shooting, and the essay is the source for how it happened.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson says guards shot Krouse during an escape attempt at the Washington State Penitentiary after the group refused orders to get down on the ground.
Reported by: HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson (reporters).