Died in custody

Paul Pringle

died December 30, 1881 · Minefield, Louisiana

Paul Pringle, a Black man, was hanged at Minefield, Louisiana, on December 30, 1881. The Iron County Register reported his death in a brief item published on January 12, 1882.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. A short news item reports that he was hanged at Minefield, Louisiana, but it gives no further details about who carried it out or why.

Reported by: a short news item.

Source

Iron County Register, January 12, 1882, page 2 Iron County Register, January 12, 1882

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