William Svette
William Svette was one of nine men killed during the 11-day takeover of L Block at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, which began on Easter Sunday in April 1993. WOSU reports that the men killed were believed by other prisoners to be informants, and the Cincinnati Enquirer names Svette among those killed. Reports describe the deaths as homicides carried out by fellow prisoners during the takeover.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. William Svette was one of nine prisoners killed by other prisoners during the 1993 Lucasville uprising at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, according to news accounts that say the men were believed to be informants.
Reported by: WOSU article by a former Cincinnati Enquirer editor who covered the riot (reporters); news report.
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