Died in jail or a lockup

Bud Beard

jail at Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama

Bud Beard was held in the jail at Eutaw, Alabama. A mob broke into the jail, took Bud Beard out and killed Bud Beard by lynching. The Gazette reported the killing in its November 20, 1897 edition.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Reported by: news reports.

News report

The Gazette, November 20, 1897, page 1 The Gazette, November 20, 1897

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