Based on the evidence of his wounds, he was most likely killed by having his throat slit open.

The majority of the dead were found with their throats slit.

The most recalcitrant got their throats slit tonight; five or six of them.

Any more'd only be stolen, and our throats slit besides like enough.

Two more got their throats slit while they were still dumb.

Many have been shot in the back of the head or had throats slit.

Katie walks over and smiles at the camera, then slits her own throat.

Both women had been bound and their throats slit.

The bodies of his men were located, throats slit, hair cut off.

How does he manage not to get hit on the head with a hammer himself and have his throat slit?