Died in jail or a lockup

Joseph Strendo

died June 10, 1915 · Johnston City jail, Williamson County, Illinois

Joseph Strendo, a mine worker from Sicily, was held in the jail at Johnston City, Illinois. According to a Manchester Democrat report of June 16, 1915, a mob took him from the jail and lynched him. That report says the sheriff fought with the mob and several people were hurt in the struggle. Governor Dunne then ordered three companies of militia to Johnston City to quell the rioting that followed.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Reported by: news reports.

Sources (2)

Manchester Democrat, June 16, 1915, page 10 Manchester Democrat, June 16, 1915
Audubon Republican, June 17, 1915, page 9 Audubon Republican, June 17, 1915

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