Biography
Bobby Gene Garcia was a Native American federal prisoner associated with the defense of Leonard Peltier. Torch reported that he was found hanged in his cell at Terre Haute on December 13, 1980 after placement in isolation on December 1 and transfer to a special hospital unit shortly before his death. Prison authorities described suicide; the article disputed that account and reported threats linked to his association with Peltier. These allegations are attributed to the newspaper and supporters.
Bobby Gene Garcia was a Native American federal prisoner associated with the defense of Leonard Peltier. Torch reported that he was found hanged in his cell at Terre Haute on December 13, 1980 after placement in isolation on December 1 and transfer to a special hospital unit shortly before his death. Prison authorities described suicide; the article disputed that account and reported threats linked to his association with Peltier. These allegations are attributed to the newspaper and supporters.
Actually held at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute and found hanged in custody December 13, 1980. Underlying conviction, sentence and total custody duration not established by this source.
