Died in jail or a lockup

Escatsstico Pera

died January 31, 1881 · Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Escatsstico Pera was held in the jail at Albuquerque, New Mexico. On the night of January 31, 1881, a mob took him from the jail and hanged him, along with Miguel Barren and a man named California Joe. Three men held there were killed that night.

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

Reported by: news reports.

News reports (2)

The Hartford Herald, February 9, 1881, page 4 The Hartford Herald, February 9, 1881
American Citizen, February 12, 1881, page 1 American Citizen, February 12, 1881

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