Died in jail or a lockup

Peter Vinagar

died June 10, 1882 · Douglas County, Kansas

Peter Vinagar, a Black man, was held in the jail at Lawrence, Kansas. On June 10, 1882, masked men took him from the jail, hurried him to a bridge and hanged him. The Milan Exchange reported the killing on June 17, 1882.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody

Source

The Milan Exchange, June 17, 1882, page 6 The Milan Exchange, June 17, 1882

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