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, and took three people from it. Among them was a Black woman who was being held at the jail. The mob lynched all three.

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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