Died in jail or a lockup
Henry Dalzner
Henry Dalzner, a photographer, was held at the Cairo jail in Alexander County, Illinois, in November 1909. Around 11:40 p.m. on November 11, a mob took him from the jail, hanged him from a telegraph pole, and shot his body many times. The coroner's jury found that he died from injuries inflicted by persons unknown to them.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A coroner's jury found he died from injuries inflicted by persons unknown after a mob took him from the Cairo jail and hanged him.
Reported by: coroner's jury (medical examiner or coroner).