Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
In August 1889, a small mob led by a man named Van Zandt broke into a New Mexico jail, where four men were being held, and took one of them out and hanged him. Van Zandt had been pursuing the death of his friend and, according to the article, believed these men were responsible; the article presents this as his view.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A small mob led by Van Zandt broke into the New Mexico jail and hanged one of four men held there.
Reported by: news reports.