Died in custody
John Hill
John Hill was in the custody of the sheriff of Benton County, Missouri, in July 1865. On July 16, a group forcibly took him from the sheriff's hands, carried him across the Osage River, and shot him dead. The Delaware State Journal and Statesman reported the killing in its issue of August 4, 1865.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Delaware State Journal and Statesman reported that a group forcibly took John Hill from the Benton County, Missouri sheriff and shot him dead after carrying him across the Osage River.
Reported by: Delaware State Journal And Statesman (reporters).