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Thomas Wall

Colorado

Thomas Wall was held in a jail in Colorado, according to The Eaton Democrat's June 22, 1882 report. The paper says a mob took him from the jail and hanged him from a small cabin across from the building.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Eaton Democrat's June 22, 1882 column says a mob took Thomas Wall from a jail and hanged him from a small cabin opposite the building.

Reported by: The Eaton Democrat (reporters).

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