Died in jail or a lockup
Anastacio Garcia
Anastacio Garcia was held in the jail at Monterey when, during the night of February 16, 1857, a band of men broke open the doors, took him out, and hanged him. The Daily Dispatch reported the killing on March 30, 1857.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A band of men broke open the Monterey jail doors at night, took Anastacio Garcia and hanged him.
Reported by: news reports.