John F. Campbell

Murdered
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On October 22, 1909, Guard John F. Campbell, aged 54, was fatally shot at the New Castle County Workhouse in Greenbank, Delaware. The incident began when 19-year-old inmate Noah Graham refused Campbell's order to work and attacked him with a saw. A struggle ensued over Campbell's revolver, which discharged, striking Campbell in the head and causing his immediate death. Another prisoner who attempted to assist Campbell was shot in the leg, while a responding guard wounded Graham.

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    John F. Campbell

    Greenbank

    DE

    1909-10-22

    54

    John

    F. Campbell

    11/30/2024

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