Died in jail or a lockup
Babepe Necarori
Babepe Necarori, a Mexican man, was held in the Watonga jail in Blaine County, Oklahoma. On September 15, 1896, a crowd of about 100 men stormed the jail, took him to the edge of town and hanged him from a black jack tree, according to a newspaper account. The sheriff had no guards or arms and could not resist, and Mexicans in the area believe he did not try to save Necarori, and are asking the Mexican government to demand an investigation.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched (neglect alleged). Mexicans in the area say the sheriff did not try to save him, and they are asking the Mexican government to demand an investigation.
Reported by: Newspaper account (reporters); Mexicans in the vicinity.