Died in custody
Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton, a Black youth, was held in custody by officers in Columbus, Georgia. On August 14, 1912, a mob took him from those officers and shot him to death. The day after, citizens of Columbus and Muscogee County demanded an investigation, and a grand jury was set to meet.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob took Tom Cotton from the officers holding him in Columbus, Georgia, and shot him to death.
Reported by: news reports.