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    1. [MDX] Tragic Death of Sarah HANNAN ( 1846 )
    2. From Illustrated London News, Saturday, September 26, 1846; pg. 199; Issue 230. DEATH IN A POLICE CELL.  -  An inquest was held on Monday before Mr. MILLS , at the Elephant and Castle, Camden-town, on the body of Sarah HANNAN , aged 38, the wife of a painter and glazier, who had been taken to the police station when in a fit, under the supposition that she was drunk.  She was placed in a cell with the door open, and no surgeon was sent for until she was observed to be dying.  The Coroner cautioned the police against being too rash in concluding that all persons insensible must be drunk.  The Jury returned a verdict of " Natural death. "

    07/23/2012 05:44:55