Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

Mississippi

A man held in a jail near Vicksburg, Mississippi, was taken from it by a mob and lynched, as reported in January 1885. He died while in the custody of that jail. His death came after the mob took him from the jail, which is why it is recorded as a death in custody.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

Union County Courier, January 21, 1885, page 4 Union County Courier, January 21, 1885

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