Died in jail or a lockup

Opium Bill

died March 19, 1882 · Rawlins jail, Rawlins

Opium Bill was one of five men held at the Rawlins jail. Early on Sunday, March 19, 1882, a large armed group forced their way into the jail, took him and another man out, and hanged them. The jail's staff are not recorded as having resisted the group or handed over keys.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A large group of armed citizens forced the Rawlins jail, took Opium Bill from custody and hanged him.

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Cheyenne Daily Leader, March 21, 1882, page 4 The Cheyenne Daily Leader, March 21, 1882

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