Died in custody
Stott
According to the Arizona Silver Belt, which reported it in May 1889, Stott was taken from a sheriff's posse and lynched by citizens. The paper said that men were later arrested in connection with the lynching and taken to St. Johns. Stott's name is the only one given for the person who died.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A 1889 Arizona newspaper account says citizens lynched Stott after taking him from a sheriff's posse.
Reported by: 1889 Arizona newspaper account (reporters).