Died in jail or a lockup
Milton Williams
Milton Williams, a Black man, was held in custody in Fort Myers, Florida. Early on the morning of May 25, 1924, a mob took him from custody and killed him, according to the Brownsville Herald, which reported that he was riddled with bullets. His death is recorded as a lynching from custody.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched
Reported by: news reports.