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Ephriam Allison

Case from Jefferson-city, MO dated Nov 24, 1905

Victim Details

Prison Guard Ephriam Allison

Male

Jefferson-city

MO

1905-11-24

69

Ephriam

Allison

07/10/2026

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In the autumn of 1905, a violent and ultimately tragic event unfolded within the walls of the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City. On November 24th, Prison Guard Ephriam Allison, a 69-year-old veteran of the Civil War, was killed during a desperate escape attempt by inmates. Allison, who had served with the prison for 16 years, was a married man with children.

The inmates had managed to smuggle four. 45 caliber revolvers, ammunition, and explosives into the penitentiary, setting ...
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