Died in jail or a lockup
Gilbert
Gilbert, a Black man, was held in the jail at Marthaville, Louisiana. According to the Paducah Evening Sun, a mob came to the jail, took him from custody, and lynched him. The Paducah Evening Sun reported the killing in its January 12, 1909 edition.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched
Reported by: news reports.