Died in jail or a lockup
John Coker
John Coker was held at the jail in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas, in September 1883. A mob broke into the jail, took him and another man held there, Dr. Flood, and hanged them from an iron bridge. The Harrison Times reported the killing in its issue of September 15, 1883.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob broke open the Danville, Yell County jail, took John Coker and hanged him from an iron bridge.
Reported by: news reports.