Jesus Gomez

Jesus Gomez was one of two brothers. He was held in the Watsonville calaboose, a town lockup, with two other men after an examination before a justice. The Watsonville Pajaronian reported that about 30 to 40 disguised men entered the guarded jail, took the keys and removed the prisoners. He was found hanged under the Pajaro bridge the next morning.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Watsonville Pajaronian reported that about 30 to 40 disguised men entered the guarded calaboose, took the keys and removed Gomez, who was found hanged under the Pajaro bridge the next morning.

Reported by: Watsonville Pajaronian (reporters).

Source

• The Conservative, June 17, 1870, page 1 The Conservative, June 17, 1870