Paul Geidel Jr. Born (1894-04-21)April 21, 1894 Hartford, Connecticut, United States Died May 1, 1987(1987-05-01) (aged 93) Beacon, New York, United States Known for The second longest-serving prison sentence in United States history, that ended upon his release (parole). (time served - 68 years 296 days) Parent(s) Paul Geidel Sr. (father) (unknown-1900) Annie Prumbaum (mother) (1866-unknown) Conviction(s) Second degree murder Criminal penalty 20 years to life Details Date July 26, 1911 Country United States State(s) New York Location(s) Sing Sing Prison Clinton Correctional Facility Fishkill Correctional Facility Date apprehended July 28, 1911