Died in jail or a lockup
Bellinger
Bellinger, a Black man, was held in the jail at Starke, Florida, when a mob came to the jail, took him from custody and killed him, according to The Ocala Banner of May 13, 1921. A judge was reported to be demanding indictments against those responsible.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A judge is demanding indictments against those responsible for the mob that took Bellinger from the Starke, Florida jail and lynched him.
Reported by: news reports.