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Deputy Keeper George Haight was killed after an inmate poisoned his food with a mixture of opium and prussic acid (cyanide) at the Michigan State Prison, in Jackson, during an elaborate escape attempt.
George Haight, a gate keeper, was poisoned by an inmate March 27, 1893 at the Michigan State Penitentiary in Jackson. Haight ate tainted food prepared by inmate Robert Irving Latimer. Latimer served Haight, the captain, and other workers food poisoned with prussic acid.
Jun 23, 2020 · Haight was the first special master in the case, appointed on June 1 st, 1954. He died unexpectedly in late July 1955. Two weeks before his death he made a critical decision that was upheld by the Supreme Court and set the basic direction of the case.
Jan 12, 2022 · Gate Keeper George Haight collapsed at his post and died shortly after. The prisoner obtained Keeper Haight’s keys, broke into the prison gun locker and escaped. He was captured 2 days later.
Sep 11, 2015 · JACKSON, MI - The name of a gatekeeper killed in 1893 at Jackson's old state prison is being added to the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial in Pontiac. George Haight will be honored as a new...
Dec 2, 2013 · Officer George Haight was poisoned, killed by inmate Robert Irving Latimer. December 02, 2013 03:56 AM. By Danielle Salisbury. MLive. JACKSON, MI — In 1935, a governor pardoned Robert Irving Latimer after he served about 45 years of a life sentence for killing his mother.
Mar 3, 2024 · Deputy Gatekeeper George Haight died March 27, 1893 a er ea ng tainted food prepared by an inmate at what was then called the Michigan State Peniten ary in Jackson. The prisoner cozied up to a prison captain and was allowed special privileges.
