Died in jail or a lockup
Robert Askew
Robert Askew, a Black man, was held in the Henderson jail in Texas. On the night of November 12, 1905, a mob of about 100 men came in from the country and broke down the jail door to reach him. The Evening Journal account says the sheriff was not disturbed and did not stop them. The men took Robert Askew from the jail and hanged him from telegraph poles on the public square.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob of about 100 men broke into the Henderson jail, took Robert Askew and hanged him from telegraph poles on the public square.
Reported by: news reports.