Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

died June 4, 1885 · Hearn Jail, Hearn, Texas

A Black man held in the jail at Hearn, Texas, was taken from the jail by a mob on the night of June 4, 1885, and hanged. His name is not given in the account available. It also does not say whether jail staff or the sheriff resisted, gave up keys, or handed him over.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Portland Daily Press, June 6, 1885, page 1 The Portland Daily Press, June 6, 1885

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