Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A Black man held in the Culpeper County jail in Virginia was taken from the jail by a mob and killed. The Richmond Daily Times reported on May 11, 1852 that members of the Virginia House, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Barbour, discussed the killing during a debate about a disturbance in Richmond the night before.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. Members of the Virginia House, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Barbour, said a mob killed the man taken from the Culpeper County jail.
Reported by: Members of the Virginia House, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Barbour, in debate.