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Solomon Johnson

died September 20, 1892 · Auburn Correctional Facility, Cayuga County, New York

Solomon Johnson died on September 20, 1892, while held at Auburn prison in Auburn, New York. The Griggs Courier reported in August 1893 that he had been killed by another person held at the prison. The death is recorded as a homicide.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A brief 1893 newspaper item reports that Solomon Johnson was killed by a fellow convict at Auburn prison.

Reported by: news reports.

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