Died in custody
Name not reported
In December 1877, two people held in custody in San Elizario, El Paso County, Texas, were reportedly taken out and lynched by rangers. An unofficial report published in the American Citizen in January 1878 gave this account. The War Department publicly stated that all was quiet in the area.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. An unofficial report says two people arrested after violence in San Elizario, Texas, were taken out and lynched by rangers, while the War Department said only that all was quiet.
Reported by: unofficial report.