Died in custody
James Harvey
James Harvey was in custody in Liberty County, Georgia, and was being moved to Savannah for safekeeping, according to reports sent to Sheriff Rogers of Wayne County. A mob took him from a deputy near a bridge in Liberty County and killed him. The reports, datelined July 1, 1922, do not say whether the deputy resisted, gave up the keys or handed him over.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. Advices to the Wayne County sheriff say a mob took Harvey from a deputy near a bridge in Liberty County and lynched him.
Reported by: Advices to sheriff Rogers of Wayne county.