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Giles Corey, September 19, 1692. According to legend, his last words were "More weight," as more stones were placed on him and he died.

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Four people have been confirmed to have died in prison.

Roger Toothaker, Ann Foster, Sarah Osbourne and Lydia Dustin.

As many as 9 others may have met their end awaiting trial.

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Conditions in prison weren't the best. Sarah Osbourne, one of those who died in jail, had been ill for a few years before the Trials.

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Giles Corey, September 19, 1692. According to legend, his last words were "More weight," as more stones were placed on him and he died.

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Giles Corey, age 93.

Died of being crushed to death by stones.

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Giles Corey was actually around 80.

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There are clear records of four deaths in prison, Roger Toothaker, Ann Foster, Lydia Dustin and Sarah Osbourne. As many as nine others may have died, but sources conflict.

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