Died in jail or a lockup
Black Kid
Black Kid was held at the Silverton jail. On the night of Tuesday, August 30, 1881, he was taken from the jail and hanged. The Las Vegas Daily Gazette reported his death in its September 2, 1881 issue.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched
Reported by: Historical newspaper account (Chronicling America) (reporters).