Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Luke Murray

died 1932 · Lawrence County, Ohio

Luke Murray was held at the jail in South Point, Ohio, in 1932, when a mob took him from the jail. His body was later found in the Ohio River. The Atlanta Daily World lists his death among its 1932 lynchings.

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

Reported by: Atlanta Daily World, its records of 1932 lynchings (reporters).

News reports (2)