Died in jail or a lockup
Christian Matz
According to the Abbeville Press and Banner, a crowd overpowered the sheriff at the Tiffin jail in Ohio and tried to take a prisoner from his cell to lynch him. The paper reports that Christian Matz was among the group and that guards fired on it on November 12, 1895, after warnings failed. The paper says Matz was shot dead while trying to break through the barred door.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Abbeville Press and Banner reports that guards fired on the mob after warnings and pleas failed, and he was killed.
Reported by: Abbeville Press and Banner (reporters).