Died in custody

Name not reported

died May 9, 1893 · Blearden, Arkansas

Three Black people, not named in the account, were in the custody of officers at Blearden, Arkansas. A mob of about 300 took them from the officers and killed them early on May 9, 1893. The Helena Independent reported the killings on May 10, 1893.

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

Source

The Helena Independent, May 10, 1893, page 1 The Helena Independent, May 10, 1893

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