Died in jail or a lockup
Joe Defatta
Joe Defatta was one of five Italian men killed by a crowd in Tallulah, Louisiana, on the night of July 20, 1899, according to the Virginian-Pilot's report of July 22, 1899. He had been found hiding under a chimney, and the sheriff was taking him to the jail when a crowd of about 250 overpowered the sheriff. The crowd then hanged him at the slaughter pen on Courthouse square.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A crowd of about 250 overpowered the sheriff, who was taking him to the jail, and hanged him at the slaughter pen on Courthouse square.
Reported by: news reports.