Died in custody
Name not reported
A Black man was being held by constables in Columbus, Mississippi, in November 1896. On November 18, 1896, a mob of more than 100 men took him from the officers and hanged him. A telegraphic news report, reprinted in the Arizona Weekly Citizen on November 21, 1896, gives this account.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A telegraphic news report says a mob of more than 100 men took the man from constables and hanged him.
Reported by: Telegraphic news report reprinted in the Arizona Weekly Citizen (reporters).