Died in custody

Jake Samuels

died May 26, 1912 · Tennessee

Jake Samuels was in the custody of officers in Tennessee when a mob took him from them early on Sunday, May 26, 1912. The mob carried him into a field, where they shot him many times. Jake Samuels died there from the gunshot wounds.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Topeka State Journal, May 27, 1912, page 5 The Topeka State Journal, May 27, 1912

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