Welch
Welch was held in the jail at McConnelsville and became ill with delirium tremens there. The attending physician, testifying later, said he treated Welch with stimulants, opiates and whisky over several days. On the afternoon of his release the physician found him failing rapidly, and Welch died at home soon after, with his wife there. The physician testified that withholding the liquor Welch was used to drinking brought on the disease and that he should not have been held in that condition.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. The attending physician testified that withholding the liquor Welch was used to drinking brought on his delirium tremens, and that he should not have been held in that condition.
Reported by: attending physician.