Died in jail or a lockup
John Redfern
Jno. Redfern was held in a jail in Simpson County, Kentucky. According to the Daily Tobacco Leaf-Chronicle, citing the Banner, a mob took him from the jail and hanged him. The county judge then moved against those involved, and two men were held without bail on a charge of taking part in the mob.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Daily Tobacco Leaf-Chronicle, citing the Banner, reports that a mob took Redfern from the Simpson County jail and hanged him.
Reported by: Daily Tobacco Leaf-Chronicle, citing the Banner (reporters).