I. E. Watkins
I. E. Watkins was in the custody of the sheriff, who was escorting them on the return journey to Canyon City, Colorado, according to a special dispatch reprinted in the Rocky Mountain Husbandman in August 1883. A group of cowboys seized Watkins from the sheriff's escort and killed Watkins. Watkins's body was hanged from the timbers of a bridge on the outskirts of town. The dispatch said the community was greatly agitated and that efforts were being made to apprehend those responsible.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A special dispatch from Canyon City, Colorado, reprinted in the Rocky Mountain Husbandman says a group of cowboys took Watkins from the sheriff, who was escorting him, and hanged him from a bridge timber on the edge of town.
Reported by: Canyon City, Col., special dispatch as reprinted in the Rocky Mountain Husbandman (reporters).