Died in custody

Rubin Stacy

died July 19, 1935 · Florida

Rubin Stacy died on July 19, 1935, in Florida, when a masked mob took him from six deputies who were holding him. The mob hanged him from a tree. The Atlanta Daily World reported the killing on October 1, 1935.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A masked mob took Rubin Stacy from six deputies and hanged him from a tree.

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News report

Atlanta Daily World, October 1, 1935, page 6 Atlanta Daily World, October 1, 1935

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