Died in custody
Miller McLean
Miller McLean, a Black man, was in custody in Wayne County, Tennessee, when a mob seized him on August 23, 1883. Sheriff Rumpass tried to protect him and was shot and killed during the attack. Mr. McLean was also shot and killed by the mob.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob seized Miller McLean from the custody of Sheriff Rumpass in Wayne County, Tennessee, and shot him dead.
Reported by: news reports.