Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A mob broke into the jail in New Orleans, took several men who were being held there, and killed them. The killings took place during Benjamin Harrison's presidency, between 1889 and 1893. Italy later demanded reparation for the deaths, and the United States paid an indemnity to the families of the men who were killed.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched
Reported by: news reports.