From the Richmond Dispatch, 12/16/1880, p. 1, c. 4

THE CONVICT-KILLING CASE. – David Murphy, who was indicted by the grand jury of Henrico for murdering a convict while acting as guard at Chimborazo Park, was before Justice Larus yesterday. He was allowed bail in the sum of $500, and in default was committed to jail to await trial. Coleman was killed while attempting to escape.

 

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