Died in custody

Thomas Hunter

Cumberland Gap, Kentucky

Thomas Hunter was held by authorities at Cumberland Gap, Kentucky. According to a report in The Hope Pioneer published in April 1891, a mob took him from their custody and hanged him from a tree. The death is recorded as a homicide, carried out by the mob.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Source

The Hope Pioneer, April 3, 1891, page 2 The Hope Pioneer, April 3, 1891

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