Jim Bailey

Jim Bailey was held in the jail at Beebe, Arkansas, when an infuriated mob took him from it in the early hours of July 9, 1891. The mob hanged him from a railroad sign. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death at the hands of unknown persons.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A mob took Jim Bailey from the jail at Beebe, Arkansas, and hanged him to a railroad sign; a coroner's jury returned a verdict of death at the hands of unknown persons.

Reported by: Coroner's jury (medical examiner or coroner).

News reports (3)

• Los Angeles Herald, July 10, 1891, page 2 Los Angeles Herald, July 10, 1891
• The Record-Union, July 10, 1891, page 1 The Record-Union, July 10, 1891
• The Morning Call, July 10, 1891, page 1 The Morning Call, July 10, 1891