Died in jail or a lockup

Manuel Tolltz

died March 14, 1891 · Orleans Parish Prison, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Manuel Tolltz was held at the Parish prison in New Orleans on March 14, 1891. The News-Herald reported on March 19 that a mob broke into the prison, took him out, and killed him by shooting or hanging. He was one of six men lynched that day.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The News-Herald reported on March 19, 1891, that a crowd broke open the New Orleans parish prison and took him out to be killed.

Reported by: The News-Herald (reporters).

Source

The News-Herald, March 19, 1891, page 6 The News-Herald, March 19, 1891

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