Mike Cuddigan

Mike Cuddigan and his wife were held by officers in Ouray County, Colorado, according to The Red Cloud Chief, which published its report on January 25, 1884. The paper reports that a mob took the couple from the officers and hanged them. The paper also says the mob killed them, and that is the only account of how it happened.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob took Mike Cuddigan from officers and hanged him, according to the account provided.

Reported by: news reports.

Source

• The Red Cloud Chief, January 25, 1884, page 2 The Red Cloud Chief, January 25, 1884