Died in custody
Milcy Johnson
Milcy Johnson, a Black man, was held at the State Capitol in Louisiana in October 1900. When a sheriff tried to take him to the jail at Port Allen, a group of men overpowered the officer, seized Johnson and hanged him. The report says the sheriff was overpowered and does not describe any further resistance by him.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A determined group of men overpowered the sheriff, seized Johnson from his custody at the State Capitol and hanged him.
Reported by: news reports.