Died in jail or a lockup

Charles Termison

died April 3, 1882

Charles Termison was held in a jail when, on April 3, 1882, a mob took him from custody and hanged him, according to the Alexandria Gazette. The newspaper reported the killing in a brief account published the following day.

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

Reported by: brief newspaper report.

News report

Alexandria Gazette, April 4, 1882, page 2 Alexandria Gazette, April 4, 1882

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