Died in custody

Keifer

died September 23, 1884 · Hermansville, Mississippi

Keifer, a Black man, was held in custody at Hermansville, Mississippi, when a mob took him from the officers guarding him on a Tuesday morning in September 1884 and killed him. The Democratic Advocate reported the killing on September 27, 1884. The paper's account says the mob took him from the officers but does not say whether the officers resisted, gave up the keys or handed him over.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Democratic Advocate, September 27, 1884, page 3 The Democratic Advocate, September 27, 1884

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