Ed Coy

According to The Columbus Journal, a mob took Ed Coy from officers at Texarkana, Arkansas, in February 1892 and burned him to death at a stake before a large crowd. The paper reports that the burning lasted about fifteen minutes.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Columbus Journal reports that a mob took Ed Coy from officers at Texarkana, Arkansas, and burned him at the stake.

Reported by: The Columbus Journal (reporters).

Source

• The Columbus Journal, February 24, 1892, page 2 The Columbus Journal, February 24, 1892