Verner Peterson
Verner Peterson died on April 21, 1953, after being taken from the Fairbanks city jail to a hospital, according to a Nome Nugget report. Authorities said he had been in a delirium while held at the jail after his arrest in April. At a coroner's inquest, police officers gave contradictory testimony about whether they could summon a doctor or ambulance for him. The inquest was set to resume, and the manner of his death was still pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). At a coroner's inquest, police officers gave contradictory testimony about whether officers could summon a doctor or ambulance for him while he was seriously ill in the jail.
Reported by: Fairbanks police inquest (medical examiner or coroner).