Died in custody
Name not reported
According to a secondhand report that reached Atkinson, Nebraska, settlers seized the son of a man named Hills from officers near Bush Creek and hanged him. His father and another man were hanged with him, according to the same report. The account was not confirmed by any named official source.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A secondhand report that reached Atkinson, Nebraska, says settlers seized the son from officers and hanged him with his father and another man.
Reported by: unnamed report that reached Atkinson, Neb. (reporters).