Died in jail or a lockup

Less Smith

died December 9, 1922 · Morrilton jail, Conway County, Arkansas

Less Smith was held in the jail at Morrilton, Arkansas. On the night of December 9, 1922, a mob took him from the jail and lynched him in Morrilton, according to an Associated Press report.

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

Reported by: Associated Press report (reporters).

News report

The Birmingham Age-Herald, December 10, 1922, page 2 The Birmingham Age-Herald, December 10, 1922

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