Death of Harlequin in custody

Date: 8 Dec 1840 – 9 Dec 1840
Event type: death in custody; manslaughter charge
Direct violence: Yes
Harlequin died after being conducted as a prisoner by two Mounted Police from the River Hume to Melbourne.

People involved

Sources

  • SUPREME COURT. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 19 May 1841, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225008073
  • SUPREME COURT. -- CRIMINAL SIDE. Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (Vic. : 1839 - 1845), Thursday 20 May 1841, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226511209

Event mentions

  • Death of Harlequin in custody
    19 Nov 1840 – 19 May 1841 — Melbourne Jail — death in custody; manslaughter charge
    Harlequin died after being conducted as a prisoner by two Mounted Police from the River Hume to Melbourne.
    People: Thomas Conock | Michael Goodwin | Harlequin
    Source: SUPREME COURT. Port Phillip Gazette (Vic. : 1838 - 1845), Wednesday 19 May 1841, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225008073
  • Death of Harlequin in hospital
    9 Dec 1840 — Melbourne hospital — death; suspected killing
    Harlequin died in hospital after the fever worsened.
    People: Harlequin | Dr. Cussen
    Source: SUPREME COURT. -- CRIMINAL SIDE. Port Phillip Patriot and Melbourne Advertiser (Vic. : 1839 - 1845), Thursday 20 May 1841, page 2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226511209