Died in jail or a lockup
James McCrory
James McCrory was held in the Visalia jail in Visalia, California. According to an Evening Star report published December 28, 1872, an excited crowd gathered on Christmas day and a vigilance committee was organized. The report says the committee overpowered the sheriff and his deputies, took McCrory from the jail and hanged him under a bridge near the prison.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A vigilance committee overpowered the sheriff and his deputies, took James McCrory from the Visalia jail and hanged him under a bridge near the prison, according to the Evening Star report.
Reported by: Evening Star (reporters).