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Died in prison

Name not reported

died October 9, 1903 · Utah State Penitentiary, Salt Lake County, Utah

On October 9, 1903, during an outbreak at the penitentiary in Salt Lake, one prisoner died at locking-up time, when prisoners rushed guards, took their keys and tried to scale the walls. One guard was shot and another beaten, and three prisoners were wounded. Two prisoners escaped during the disturbance. The man who died was not named in the report.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

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