Died in jail or a lockup

Jess Winner

died December 6, 1896 · Lexington jail, Lexington

Jess Winner was held in the jail at Lexington. On the night of December 6, 1896, a mob took Jess Winner from the jail and lynched them, along with another man held there. The L'Anse Sentinel later reported that both men were found to be innocent.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The L'Anse Sentinel, January 16, 1897, page 2 The L'Anse Sentinel, January 16, 1897

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