Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

died August 1901 · Winna, Mississippi

In August 1901, a mob broke into the jail at Winna, Mississippi, took three people who were being held there, and lynched them. The St. Johnsbury Caledonian reported the killings. The facts that could identify the victims are not available.

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

Reported by: news reports.

Source

St. Johnsbury Caledonian, August 7, 1901, page 2 St. Johnsbury Caledonian, August 7, 1901

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