Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
An 1876 Emporia News editorial, citing Congressional reports, says thirteen people were taken from a jail in a Louisiana parish during the fall 1868 election campaign and shot by Ku-Klux. The editorial places the killings within the election violence of that campaign. No names are given for those killed.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. An 1876 Emporia News editorial, citing Congressional reports, says thirteen captives were taken from a Louisiana parish jail and shot by Ku-Klux in 1868.
Reported by: The Emporia News editorial, citing Congressional reports (reporters).