Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
On the night of Tuesday, May 15, 1883, a man held in a jail was attacked by another person held there during an overnight escape. The New-York Tribune reported on May 18, 1883 that the escape happened after the cell doors were unlocked, and that the man's throat was cut as others left the jail. The paper reported that he was expected to die.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Cell doors were left unlocked overnight, and escaping prisoners cut the throat of a fellow prisoner, who was expected to die.